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Australia and US sign Next Generation Jammer development MOU
/ | 36 Comments on Australia and US sign Next Generation Jammer development MOUThe Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the US Navy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop the ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer Mid-band (NGJ-MB) capability. Next Generation Jammer is an external jamming pod that will replace the ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System on EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack aircraft. The jammer technology will
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More seats, fewer suites as Singapore Airlines spends US$850 million on A380 upgrades
/ | 8 Comments on More seats, fewer suites as Singapore Airlines spends US$850 million on A380 upgradesSingapore Airlines (SIA) will have a consistent configuration across its entire fleet of 19 Airbus A380s as part of a US$850 million upgrade of seats in all cabin classes, with the aircraft to feature more seats and fewer suites. The airline unveiled new designs for its first class suites and business class cabins, as well
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RAAF C-27J deploys to New Zealand for first international exercise
/ | 23 Comments on RAAF C-27J deploys to New Zealand for first international exerciseThe Royal Australian Air Force’s 35 Squadron has deployed a C-27J Spartan to participate in a major international exercise for the first time since the battlefield airlifter was brought into serviced. The aircraft was deployed to New Zealand to provide an air mobility capability for Exercise Southern Katipo 2017, which is the New Zealand Defence Force’s
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Wellcamp swaps Brisbane West for Toowoomba
/ | 9 Comments on Wellcamp swaps Brisbane West for ToowoombaPrivately held Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport is changing its name to be more closely aligned with the local region. The airport, which opened three years ago this November, said on Thursday it will now be known as Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport. The name change comes as the Darling Downs and Toowoomba prepare to launch a new
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Tianjin Airlines expands into Australia
/ | 4 Comments on Tianjin Airlines expands into AustraliaTianjin Airlines is the latest Chinese carrier to stretch its wings to Australia following the arrival of its inaugural service to Melbourne. Flight GS7945, operated by Airbus A330-200 B-8596, landed at Melbourne Tullamarine at 1130 local time on Wednesday, some 10 and a half hours after departing from Chongqing. The aircraft was on the ground
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BAE Systems to lease part of Tamworth facility for commercial pilot training
/ | 1 Comment on BAE Systems to lease part of Tamworth facility for commercial pilot trainingBAE Systems Australia has announced that it will lease part of its Flight Training Tamworth facility to CAE Oxford Aviation Academy Melbourne for commercial pilot training. CAE Oxford Aviation Academy is looking to expand its business from 2018 onwards to meet future training demand. BAE Systems will continue to deliver military training services to its
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