CASA chief defends regulator’s actions
The head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), John McCormick, has taken the opportunity in his latest news update to industry, to defend the regulator’s actions amid ongoing criticism. His comments from this month’s CASA Briefing follow... [Continue reading]
QinetiQ engineers acclaimed for best practice technical manual
Two QinetiQ Australia engineers have been internationally recognised for their contribution to a best practice manual for the teardown inspection of aircraft structures. The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP), an international organisation that collaborates... [Continue reading]
Safeskies 2013 conference focuses on people and technology
Two of the highest profile airline accidents/incidents in the last decade will feature prominently at Safeskies 2013, to be held at the Realm Hotel in Canberra from October 15 to 17. As a case study in line with the Conference theme – People and Technology... [Continue reading]
Cairns Aviation Skills Centre receives 2013 innovation and excellence award
The Cairns Aviation Skills Centre (CASC) has been awarded the inaugural 2013 Innovation and Excellence in Workforce Development Award – Aviation for its contribution to the aviation industry in training and workforce development. The award acknowledged... [Continue reading]
New fire training ground for Melbourne Airport
Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) personnel have been given the chance to practice how to tackle fires on large passenger aircraft at a new training facility at Melbourne Airport. The facility was officially opened on April 16 by Anthony Albanese,... [Continue reading]
Quickstep receives largest JSF purchase order to date
Australian carbon composites manufacturer Quickstep has received more F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) orders from Northrop Grumman. Quickstep will manufacture parts for the JSF program at its new Bankstown Airport facility under long-term agreements... [Continue reading]
Pacsim delivers to its first US customer
Hot on the heels of its recent sale to an Australian-based flying school, Pacific Simulators (Pacsim) has signed a deal with ADF Airways in Miami, Florida for the purchase of the latest PS4.5 Flight Training Device based on the Boeing 737-800. Due to... [Continue reading]
Air NZ and P&W to upgrade Christchurch engine centre
Air New Zealand and Pratt & Whitney will spend NZ$20 million upgrading Christchurch’s Airport’s engine overhaul facility to support new generation aircraft. The jointly operated V2500 engine shop, established in 2005, overhauls the engines fitted... [Continue reading]
Hawker Pacific delivers preowned Bell 407
Hawker Pacific has announced the delivery of a used Bell 407 Helicopter to an unnamed north Queensland operator. Hawker said the deal was a milestone in its efforts to service the pre-owned helicopter market in the region. “With a growing amount of... [Continue reading]
Aviation Australia and Hawker Pacific formalise training deal
Queensland government-sponsored training organisation Aviation Australia and Hawker Pacific have inked a deal for a specialised aviation maintenance training program in Cairns. Formalising a memorandum of understanding signed in June, the deal will provide... [Continue reading]
RUAG acquires Rosebank Engineering
Swiss company RUAG acquired Rosebank Engineering in December as part of RUAG’s growing market presence in Australia and the wider the Asia Pacific region. RUAG Aviation Division CEO Philipp Berner said: “Having acquired Rosebank Engineering Pty Ltd,... [Continue reading]
