Polytechnic West opens Aerospace Training Centre
Polytechnic West has officially opened its new Aerospace Training Centre at Jandakot Airport, which will be the hub of its aviation engineering, airport management and other related training. The new centre incorporates the former Swan Tafe facility... [Continue reading]
Qantas in 747 landing gear exchange
Qantas has become the launch customer for Boeing’s 747-400ER Landing Gear Overhaul and Exchange Program after recently signing an agreement with Boeing. Under the program, Qantas will have access to landing gear exchanges, repair and replacement services... [Continue reading]
New ARFF station opens at Perth
Airservices Australia officially opened its new Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) station at Perth Airport on August 30, marking the next step in its major infrastructure upgrade. The new $8.6 million station is located to the north of the airport... [Continue reading]
SimJet partners with Airline Academy of Australia
Brisbane based flight simulator manufacturer SimJET Training Systems has entered into a strategic partnership with Archerfield based Airline Academy of Australia (AAA) to enhance significantly AAA’s capabilities to train pilots up to airline standard. Under... [Continue reading]
787 pilot training courses get provisional approval
The US FAA has granted provisional approval for Boeing Training and Flight Services’ 787 pilot training courses, which will allow pilots rated on the 777 to transition to 787 flying in as little as five days due to the commonality between the two aircraft. “Gaining... [Continue reading]
New fire control facility launched at Mackay
Mackay Airport’s Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) service has become the latest in the country to receive a digital upgrade to its fire control centre as part of a wider investment by Airservices Australia in ARFF equipment across Australia. The... [Continue reading]
FAA to mandate safety fix for 747-400s
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice of proposed rule making which would require operators of Boeing 747-400s to modify the wiring of the aircraft’s flap control unit (FCU) following cases of inadvertent flap retraction... [Continue reading]
Airservices to spend $200m on infrastructure
Airservices Australia has announced that it plans to invest $200 million over the next 12 months for a number of infrastructure improvements around the country. “By investing in new and emerging technologies, we will be establishing the foundation... [Continue reading]
Rolls-Royce to support Canadian CC-130Js
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a C$70m (A$m) contract by Lockheed Martin to provide in-service support for the engines on the Canadian Forces’ new fleet of CC-130J Hercules transports. The six year contract will see RR provide logistical support to Lockheed... [Continue reading]
CAE signs exclusive deal with Mitsubishi
Canadian training firm CAE has signed an exclusive agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation which will see it as the sole provider of training services for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ). “We concluded that CAE, with its vast experience,... [Continue reading]
ARFF deploys new equipment for A380
Airservices Australia’s Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) service at Sydney Airport has received a new aerial fire fighting vehicle which can provide access to the upper deck of an Airbus A380 in the event of an emergency. ARFF instructors have... [Continue reading]
