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The US Army’s Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) Sky Warrior system, a development of the General Atomics R/MQ-1 Predator system, has been approved for low rate initial production (LRIP) and has been awarded US$195m in funding to commence the LRIP process. LRIP will see two aircraft per month delivered from December this year, while full funding is

A dispute between Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Virgin Blue has reportedly delayed the relaunch of the airline until the start of next year, with the airline’s new name and branding understood to be the major sticking point. The two businesses have been involved in an ongoing dispute over the ‘V Australia’ name which

ATR has partnered with Giugiaro Design for the development of the new ATR ‘-600 series’ cabin, featuring new seats and optional two-class configuration. Named ARMONIA, the cabin includes new, wider and lighter weight seats which have been ergonomically designed to ensure greater knee clearance. There is also a 10 per cent increase in storage space,

Boeing has confirmed that its 787 Dreamliner will make its international debut at the Farnborough Airshow. Dreamliner ZA003, which is being used to test and certify the aircraft’s interior systems, will touch down at Farnborough the morning of Sunday July 18 and will remain on static display through mid-day July 20. It will be open

The ADF’s current fleet of MRH 90 helicopters remains grounded nearly three months after an aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure near RAAF Edinburgh on April 20. “MRH 90 flying operations are suspended whilst the investigation into the cause of the engine failure continues,” a Defence spokesperson told Australian Aviation on July 8. “An Aircraft Incident

Boeing Defence Australia has announced it has completed delivery and installation of the ADF’s Project JP 2043 High Frequency Modernisation Project (HFMod). The announcement follows acceptance of the capability in May and formal notification from the DMO of the project’s completion. “This final milestone indicates all system requirements have been met and the Commonwealth is