Aviation Careers Expo 2013
Aviation Australia will hold its annual Aviation Careers Expo at its Brisbane Airport facilities on August 24. Now in its 13th year, the Expo is recognised as one of the major events on the Queensland aviation calendar, offering an opportunity for students, graduates, teachers, parents and those seeking a career change to explore the diverse range
Bell 429 upgrade for RMI program
The Bell 429s operated under Navy’s Retention and Motivation Initiative 2 (RMI 2) program have been upgraded with a 225kg increased max takeoff weight (to 3,405kg), bringing with it an increase in the helicopter’s payload-range. “With this upgrade, one aircraft can now execute substantially more tasks in a single mission,” RMI contractor Raytheon said in
Airline IT on the move
SITA’s latest Air Transport Insights survey results provide an interesting perspective on IT trends that are increasingly influencing the strategic directions of the world’s airlines. The results show a hastening trend towards the use of mobile technology both for operational use and by customers. Headlining the surveys results were: A predicted 62 per cent increase in
G280 certified in China and Canada
Gulfstream has earned type certificate validation from civil aviation authorities in China for the super mid-size G280, opening up access to one of the world’s fastest growing business aviation markets. Similar validation has also been awarded by Canada, recognising the G280 is compliant with airworthiness and environmental requirements, and represents one of the last steps
Melbourne Airport achieved a six per cent increase in total passenger traffic during the 2012/13 financial year, while Brisbane has reported more modest 1.9 per cent growth. Melbourne handled an additional 1.6 million passengers through its terminals during the period, with international and domestic passenger numbers reaching 29.9 million. More than 7 million international passengers
Quickstep delivers 100th part for JSF program
Quickstep has delivered its 100th manufactured carbon-fibre composite part under its F-35 contract with Northrop Grumman. Quickstep managing director, Philippe Odouard said the components were manufactured under a production commitment agreed more than two years ago. “This is an important milestone for the company, which reinforces our reputation as a proven supplier of high quality
