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Lightnings about to strike with first two RAAF F-35s on their way home
Defence

The first two RAAF Lockheed Martin F-35As to be based in Australia have departed Luke AFB in Arizona, bound for RAAF Williamtown.

Meet Jasper, the face of the RAAF’s new STEM engagement initiative
Defence

As part of its strategy to engage more girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-based subjects and career paths, the RAAF has launched a new initiative based around a character named Jasper.

Parliamentary inquiry calls for ban on PFAS-based firefighting foams
Defence

A parliamentary committee says a coordinator-general is needed to deal with the issue of PFAS chemicals used in fire-fighting equipment on military air bases.

Melbourne Avalon cuts ribbon on new international terminal
Airlines

Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Marise Payne officially opened Melbourne Avalon Airport's new international terminal on Sunday, December 02 2018.

Fiji Airways takes first Boeing 737 MAX 8
Airlines

Fiji Airways has become the first Boeing 737 MAX operator in Oceania after taking delivery of 737 MAX 8 DQ-FAB on November 30.

Japan to order 100 more F-35s?
Defence

Japan to order 100 more F-35s?

by WOFA December 3, 2018

Japan reportedly plans to order a mix of 100 Lockheed Martin F-35As and Bs to add to the 42 F-35As it already has in service or on order.