The World of Aviation

Boeing Defence Australia has signed an MoU with Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) to jointly market Boeing’s locally designed Modernised High Frequency Communications System (MHFCS) internationally. The system, based on that designed for the ADF’s JP2043 HFMOD project currently being delivered, has seen great interest from overseas operators, especially those with large airspaces to defend. “Developed

Airbus Military has made some key personnel changes at the head of some of its key programs as it strives to “reinforce the management team at the head of Airbus Military.” The changes were announced in Madrid by the head of Airbus Military, Domingo Urena. Antonio Caramazana, previously the head of the UK’s FSTA tanker

The ADF’s commitment to Operation Padang Assist in Sumatra hasn’t let up more than two weeks after the city was nearly destroyed by a powerful offshore earthquake. An October 14 ADF media release says three RAAF C-130 Hercules transports have been flying constantly between Jakarta, Darwin and Padang to take in more than 230 tonnes

Cobham Aviation Services Australia has announced that it will operate regular public transport flights between Perth and Kambalda from October 19 as an extension of charter services to the Goldfields town. “One of the great benefits of the introduction of the charter service is that it has now opened up to everyone in Kambalda. Instead

Queensland Airports Limited, which operates Townsville, Gold Coast and Mount Isa airports, recorded a 13 per cent increase in passenger numbers during September. The growth was driven primarily by the Gold Coast which saw a 19 per cent jump in passenger numbers while Townsville recorded a 1.13 per cent increase, but Mount Isa was lower

Qantas is not expected to take its next two Airbus A380s until December following “flight stability problems” encountered with one of the aircraft, The Sydney Morning Herald has reported. The airline has confirmed that one of the A380s will undergo further testing at Toulouse after encountering the problems during routine flight testing, the newspaper reported.