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Ghana receives first C295
Ghana’s Air Force has taken delivery of the first of two C295 transport planes on order form Airbus Military. Ghana will use the planes for domestic military transport and humanitarian relief missions. To date, Airbus Military has sold 85 of the twin turboprop C295s to 14 different operators.
Read moreNew flight simulator is not messing around
/ | 4 Comments on New flight simulator is not messing aroundA seat at the end of a giant robot arm is at the centre of what is being hailed as “the next big thing” in combat flight simulation. As this video at the end of this post makes clear, Deakin University’s new Universal Motion Simulator (UMS) is not for the weak of stomach. Capable of
Read moreJohn Holland scores Boeing maintenance deal
| 3 Comments on John Holland scores Boeing maintenance dealMelbourne based John Holland Aviation Services has been selected to provide Boeing GoldCare maintenance for the Asia-Pacific region. Under the deal, John Holland will provide line, base and heavy maintenance as part of fleet management services for Boeing’s Next Generation 737 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Victorian Minister for the Aviation Industry Gordon Rich-Phillips hailed the
Read moreVirgin offers surprising vacation packages
Ever felt like booking a getaway without knowing where you’d end up? If so, Virgin Australia has the deal for you. The unconventional “Mystery Breaks” packages include return airfare and 4- or 5-star accomodation in a range of beach and capital city destinations – but you won’t find out which one until a few days
Read moreMassive 737 order could signal Aussie ambition for Lion Air
/A record buy of Boeing 737s by Lion Air signals an expansion that could see the Indonesian carrier enter the Australian market. Boeing and the airline confirmed Thursday a $21.7 billion commitment for 201 737 MAX and 29 737-900ER jetliners. The deal broke a Boeing record for both volume and value, topping a days old
Read moreCathay shows off 747-8 “Hong Kong Trader”
Cathay Pacific unveiled its new 747-8 Freighter today as part of a ceremony marking the completions of its updated cargo terminal at Hong Kong International Airport. The new 747-8 was shown off in special livery marking it as the ‘Hong Kong Trader’, in recognition of the city’s place as a hub of international commerce. Boeing
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