The World of Aviation

Cessna and Bye Energy Inc have announced a collaboration to design and develop an electrical propulsion system for a Cessna 172 Skyhawk as a proof of concept aircraft. “As we look at the landscape of alternative fuels for general aviation aircraft, the electric powerplant offers significant benefits, but there are significant challenges to get there,”

Cessna has announced a new partnership with Spectrum Aeromed to develop a medical interior and patient loading system for the Citation Mustang very light jet. “Adapting the Spectrum Aeromed system for the Mustang gives this versatile aircraft one more mission profile,” said Scott Sarver, Cessna manager, special mission sales. “The operating economics of the Mustang,

Cessna has launched iFlite, a new application for the Apple iPad which provides critical flight information and planning functions for operators of its range of single engine aircraft. “Bringing these applications to the single engine market means Cessna pilots will be able to easily use their personal computer and phone devices for ease of flight

Skywest has announced that it will commence a cadet pilot training scheme in partnership with Altara Training and Ansett Aviation Training. “We are very excited about the program at Skywest and the opportunity that it will provide to local Western Australians to become involved in a [locally] based company,” said executive chairman Jeff Chatfield in

Industry sources have revealed that BAE Systems Australia has won the Interim Basic Flying Training (IBFT) requirement to provide flight screening and basic training services to the RAAF for between six and 10 years. While BAE has made no comment on the tender, sources claim both Boeing and the Thales led team had been informed

The Sydney based Southern Region Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter is extending its coverage of aerial beach patrols to include the NSW south coast beginning this summer. In April, the rescue helicopter service’s major sponsor, Westpac Banking Corporation, pledged an increase of almost $2 million per year to Surf Life Saving Australia to help extend