A400M and C295W to be pitched to NZ
The eventual retirement of the RNZAF’s C-130Hs will see Airbus Military pitch the A400M and newly-launched C295W to the New Zealand government. Announced at its annual briefing to trade media, Airbus Military said while it views New Zealand as a longer-term proposition, it is confident the two aircraft could fill the gap to be left
Boeing delivers 50th 747-8
Boeing has delivered the 50th 747-8. Almost a year after the first revenue flight of the 747-8 Intercontinental, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the launch customer, took delivery of the milestone aircraft – the airline’s seventh 747-8 and its 82nd 747. “After one year of operation and now seven aircraft in the fleet, the aircraft has proven
Airbus Military launches high performance C295
Airbus Military has launched a significantly-improved performance version of the C295 tactical transport aircraft. The C295W – the ‘W’ signifying the addition of winglets – will offer a one tonne increase in payload, 10 per cent greater range and a 30-minute increase in time-on-station for surveillance models from fuel savings of up to six per
Bill to ratify Cape Town Convention introduced
Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Alabanese has introduced a Bill to parliament which will ratify Australia’s signature of the Cape Town Convention, which promises more affordable aircraft financing “By acceding to this convention, Australian airlines of all sizes will be able to access cheaper finance when purchasing aircraft, jet engines or helicopters,” Minister Albanese said
June 2013 register listing
NEW ALLOCATIONS REGISTRATION/TYPE/SERIAL NUMBER/DATE/OPERATOR/PREVIOUS REGISTRATIONS ARY Robinson R44 Raven I 2271 11/4/13 Heliflite, PO Box 121 Georges Hall NSW 2198 ASZ Murphy Rebel 818R 11/4/13 Michael Holloway, 172 Left Bank Rd Mullumbimby NSW 2482 BCR Cessna 172M Skyhawk 17266917 19/4/13 Nigel Arnot, PO Box 431 Boonah Qld 4310 VH‑NIP N1220U BHI Murphy Rebel 472R 12/4/13
May 2013 register listing
NEW ALLOCATIONS REGISTRATION/TYPE/SERIAL NUMBER/DATE/OPERATOR/PREVIOUS REGISTRATIONS/NEW ALLOCATIONS AHU – Stoddard Hamilton Glasair GII R 383 20/3/13 Warren Matthews, 284 Burra Rd Tullamore NSW 2874 N32HR CQJ – Bell 412EP 36374 12/3/13 Australian Helicopters, GPO Box 826 Brisbane Qld 4001 CS HHJ EC JLH N3119U DJX – Jabiru J170 D 316 4/3/13 Darren Hopkins, 2 Rannock Ave
