The World of Aviation

A RAAF C-17 Globemaster departed RAAF Amberley on August 13 with a load of humanitarian supplies to assist with flood relief operations in Pakistan. The flight was originally due to depart Amberley on August 12 but was delayed due to a technical fault found while the supplies were being loaded. A second flight with relief

Commander Peter Ashworth has won the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Canberra Branch’s Biennial Award for Excellence in Aviation for his work leading Project Air 9000, which is acquiring the Eurocopter MRH 90. “All nominations received for the award were of high quality and the RAeS was encouraged by the standard of aerospace work being done

Northern Territory Airports has announced that it has received approval from Transport Minister Anthony Albanese for its 2010 Master Plan for Alice Springs. The new Master Plan provides a number of investments in new aeronautical infrastructure to meet the growth expected over the next 20 years. The Plan will also see NT Airports transfer a

India may consider buying an additional six Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs to add to the 10 it already plans to order, which would give it a fleet to rival its 17 Ilyushin Il-76MDs. According to Jane’s, an IAF spokesman has said that the Air Force could make a request to purchase six additional C-17s, although

Safeskies Australia has been awarded the prestigious Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) Honorary Group Diploma for Aeronautics in recognition for its contribution to the progress of aeronautics over recent years. “Safeskies has contributed significantly to the advancement of aeronautics through its role as a medium in the exchange of information, opinion and the development of relationships

Rolls-Royce has received certification from EASA and Brazilian authorities for the AE3007A2 engine which powers the new Embraer Legacy 650 large business jet. Compared with its predecessor, the AE 3007A2 provides 6-12 per cent higher takeoff and climb, thrust and reduced specific fuel consumption, providing a significant contribution towards the Legacy 650 extended range of