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Indonesia takes first Tucanos
Embraer has delivered the first four of 16 A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training fighters to the Indonesian Air Force. The aircraft, formally handed over during a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in Sao Pãulo, are part of an initial order of eight A-29s placed in 2010. A further eight fighters were later added to
Read moreBDA adds Kiowa sim at Oakey
/Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has installed a Helicrew simulator at the Oakey Army Aviation Training Centre. The Helicrew allows BDA Qualified Flying Instructors to further hone and test their training procedures through a variety of simulated situations. Helicrew is designed to replicate the Bell 206B-1 Kiowa, which the Australian Army uses as an initial training
Read moreCareFlight takes two King Airs
Hawker Pacific has delivered two extensively modified Beechcraft 200 King Air aircraft to aeromedical service CareFlight. Modifications of the Proline 21 equipped turboprops included a full strip and repaint as well as the installation of a cargo door, dual aft fold-up seats, Raisbeck EPIC Platinum performance modifications and an ADAS engine condition trend monitoring system.
Read moreTAE adds maintenance facilities at ADL, BNE
TAE has opened a Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility at Adelaide Airport and added a new PT6 engine maintenance capability at Brisbane airport. The new Adelaide facility will serve as a test and maintenance facility for turboprop engines across the region, while the addition of engine maintenance at Brisbane airport will offer customers a “light” maintenance
Read moreChina’s Xiamen orders 40 737s
China’s Xiamen Airlines has agreed to purchase 40 Boeing 737-800s as part of a major fleet expansion. The deal, valued at US$3.5 billion at list prices, is pending Chinese government approval. Xiamen, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, operates a fleet of six 757s and 77 737s. It plans to expand its fleet to 200
Read moreComment: Are our kids falling out of love with careers in aviation?
| 19 Comments on Comment: Are our kids falling out of love with careers in aviation?by Jim Carden As a boy on a rare flight international flight with the family years ago, I vividly recall a cabin crew member asking if I wanted to have a peek in the cockpit. Having boarded the plane, wide-eyed with excitement, I had stolen a glimpse at that dazzling array of instruments, levers and
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