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The RAAF in Operation Okra – "the highest levels of skill, courage and professionalism"
/ | 10 Comments on The RAAF in Operation Okra – "the highest levels of skill, courage and professionalism"In this feature article which first appeared in the December 2017 issue of Australian Aviation, we look at the RAAF’s operations in the Middle East as part of Operation Okra, the ADF’s contribution to the international force to oust Islamic State – also known as Daesh, ISIS and ISIL – from Iraq and Syria. The first
Read moreA350-900ULR takes flight as Airbus looks towards Project Sunrise
| 20 Comments on A350-900ULR takes flight as Airbus looks towards Project SunriseThe Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range), a contender for Qantas’s demanding Project Sunrise mission, has taken to the skies for the first time to kick off a short flight test program ahead of certification and entry into service with Singapore Airlines in the second half of 2018. While the aircraft, MSN216, is yet to be
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CHC awarded RAAF SAR contract extension
/ | 1 Comment on CHC awarded RAAF SAR contract extensionSearch and rescue (SAR) coverage for RAAF flying operations from five air force bases around the country will continue to be provided by CHC Helicopter under a 30-month contract extension announced last week. Under the extension, which came into effect last November, CHC’s Australian operation is replacing existing Sikorsky S-76A+ SAR helicopters with six Leonardo
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Qantas tweaks international schedule with changes to US and Asian routes
/ | 10 Comments on Qantas tweaks international schedule with changes to US and Asian routesQantas plans to add extra services to Japan and the Philippines while scaling back its presence in Beijing and Dallas/Fort Worth as part of changes to its international network. The airline announced on Tuesday it would increase its Sydney-Osaka Kansai schedule to four flights a week from December 7, compared with three times a week
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Virgin Australia, Qantas largely unaffected by CFM56 AD
/ | 9 Comments on Virgin Australia, Qantas largely unaffected by CFM56 ADAustralia’s two major airlines say they are largely unaffected by emergency airworthiness directives (AD) issued by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) over the weekend mandating inspections of the Boeing 737’s CFM56 engine. Worldwide more than 3,000 CFM International CFM56-7B engines powering Boeing 737-600, -700, -800 and -900
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Japan to be offered F-22/F-35 hybrid – report
/ | 26 Comments on Japan to be offered F-22/F-35 hybrid – reportLockheed Martin is reportedly in discussions with Japan about developing a new fighter which will integrate the kinematic capabilities of the F-22 Raptor with the advanced sensor and communications suites from the F-35 Lightning II. Reuters has reported the company has discussed the concept with Japan Self Defence Force officials, and, subject to approval by
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