The World of Aviation

The Williams Foundation think-tank has released a report in which it says Australia should fast-track its adoption of unmanned systems for military, commercial and civil aviation tasks. The report – Protecting Australia with Unmanned Aerial Systems – contains recommendations for Defence and for Government, including the development of appropriate safety and regulatory frameworks, the acquisition

Rolls-Royce has announced at Heli-Expo the opening of a 24/7 operations centre for its civil helicopter engines. The company says the new centre will be “the focal point of a series of improvements to the customer experience for helicopter engine operators and fleets, aimed at further enhancing mission success.” “Rolls-Royce has always been focused on

Queenstown Airport has announced plans to provide home owners near the growing airport with financial assistance to help them insulate their homes from aircraft noise. The plan will see 150 home owners receive the assistance in the wake of the ratification of a new noise management plan by the airport. The plan details how the

The Lockheed Martin C-5M ‘Super Galaxy’ has achieved an initial operating capability (IOC) with the USAF’s Air Mobility Command. A much enhanced and more reliable upgrade of the C-5B Galaxy, the C-5M features a modernised digital avionics and navigation systems suite; 22 per cent more powerful but more fuel efficient GE CF6-80C2 engines with full-authority

Singapore Airlines will redesign its cabin products for its next batch of Airbus A380s according to a report in local media. The report says the airline is currently in the planning and research stages of redesigning new interior layout for the super-jumbo, and that the design will debut on the airline’s 20th A380 which is

Tigerair has graduated its first group of Queensland-based cabin crews as it prepares to open a new Brisbane base on March 11. The initial group will be followed by a second group on February 25 to provide a total of 50 cabin crew members and managers required to open the new base. “We’ve been really