The World of Aviation

Boeing owned Insitu has been awarded the Small Tactical Unmanned Air System (STUAS)/Tier II contract from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for its Integrator unmanned aircraft system (UAS). The Integrator is a growth version of the company’s ScanEagle, but uses a common ground station and launch and recovery equipment. The air vehicle features twin boom

The French army’s deployment of three Eurocopter Tiger HAPs to Afghanistan has logged its 1000th flight hour in theatre. The aircraft were deployed by the French army’s 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment in August 2009 to support the French combat search and rescue EC 725 Caracal helicopters in Afghanistan. Eurocopter reports that the three aircraft have

A USAF C-17 crashed near Elmendorf AFB in Alaska on July 28 with the loss of all four crewmembers. The aircraft, from the 3rd Wing Alaska Air National Guard based at Elmendorf, was reportedly practicing a demonstration routine for an upcoming airshow, and plummeted into a forest adjacent to the base. “Our deepest sympathy and

The US House Defense Appropriations Committee has again earmarked funds for the GE/RR F136 ‘alternative’ JSF engine despite calls from the Pentagon and the White House to abandon the second engine. US media reports US$450m (A$500m) has been approved in a vote which went 11-5 in the engine’s favour. The vote comes despite threats from

The Boeing Company has recorded a 21 per cent fall in net profit for the quarter ending June 30 as revenue dropped due to lower aircraft deliveries and lower volumes from its military operations. The company recorded consolidated net income of US$787m (A$880m) for the quarter as revenue fell by nine per cent to US$15.6bn

Jetstar has announced plans to fly from Melbourne and Cairns to Auckland next year. From December 13, Jetstar will launch daily services between Melbourne and Auckland, followed by a three times weekly Cairns-Auckland service from April 12 2011. Both services will be operated by 177-seat A320s, and represents an additional 92,000 seats annually on the