The World of Aviation

The RAAF formally took delivery of the first two of six Boeing 737 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft at a ceremony at RAAF Williamtown on May 5. The official handover has seen the two aircraft brought onto the RAAF’s register with 2SQN, a large proportion of the project’s contracted fees paid to Boeing, and comes six months

Alice Springs Airport announced on May 5 that its long serving general manager Don McDonald is stepping down. McDonald, who has been at the airport for 12 years, will leave the airport on June 30 and will be succeeded by Katie Cooper, who will start work there on May 24 to ensure a timely handover.

Airservices Australia has commissioned a new VHF radio and ADS-B system on Lord Howe Island which it says will improve safety for air traffic serving the island and over flying high capacity jet airliner traffic en route to and from east coast airports. “For the first time, Airservices air traffic controllers will be able to

Boeing has selected UK based Monarch Aircraft Engineering as a maintenance, repair and overhaul partner for its GoldCare 787 support package. Under the agreement, Monarch will conduct scheduled maintenance for 787s, including A, B, C and D checks for 787s covered under the GoldCare program in Europe. Monarch’s sister company Monarch Airlines has six 787s

Hawker Beechcraft has announced that it will offer an aftermarket upgrade package for the Hawker 800XP, including an engine change and new winglets to increase capability and performance. “Customer input clearly told us that many Hawker 800XP owners are interested in enhancing the value of their current aircraft with improved range, better hot/high performance and

The Indian Navy has issued an RFI for at least 50 new light utility helicopters to replace the 32 locally produced HAI Cheetaks currently in service. The RFI calls for a twin engined aircraft with a maximum weight of 4500kg, the ability to carry a lightweight torpedo or two depth charges, and provision for mounting