Australian Aviation iPad app launched
Phantom Media is proud to announce that Australian Aviation is now being published for the Apple iPad. The Australian Aviation app features all the in-depth stories, editorials and news items from the magazine in an easy-to-read and user-friendly format... [Continue reading]
UniSA Aviation School to expand
The University of South Australia’s Aviation School will expand its facilities at Parafield Airport in response to an international pilot shortage. The expansion includes new pre-flight, dispatch and post flight teaching facilities. “This will significantly... [Continue reading]
No extensions for Part 145 compliance – CASA
Many of the more than 200 aircraft maintenance organisations and 30 RPT operators required to transition to new Part 145 maintenance regulations have not begun the process, CASA has warned. The deadline for organisations to move across to the new regulations... [Continue reading]
Last shuttle flights a goodbye for world’s strangest jumbo jets
The final flight of the space shuttle Discovery around Washington DC yesterday provided a fitting send-off for the world’s most travelled spaceship. Riding atop a modified 747, the flight also provided one of the final glimpses of what is among the... [Continue reading]
NZ flight academy offers house payments in recruiting drive
A dire shortage of qualified flight instructors in New Zealand has led Hamilton-based CTC Aviation Training to offer aggressive recruitment and retention packages including first home payments. Under the bonus scheme, instructors staying with CTC for... [Continue reading]
GE to sponsor aviation Hall of Fame
GE has lent its support as a founding partner of the nascent Australian Aviation Hall of Fame. Established in 2010, the Hall will recognise individuals and organisations that have made an important contribution to civil aviation both in Australia and... [Continue reading]
StandardAero expands Air NZ work
StandardAero has signed a service agreement with Air New Zealand to perform engine maintenance and overhaul work for regional subsidiaries Eagle Airways, Air Nelson and Mount Cook. The deal expands on an arrangement that sees StandardAero already perform... [Continue reading]
Work starts on fire fighting facility at Tullamarine
Construction of a new $11.5 million aviation fire fighting training ground at Melbourne Airport in underway. The ‘hot fire’ training facility will be the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere, with more than 250 fire fighters expected... [Continue reading]
Hawker touts avionics firsts
Hawker Pacific has completed what it says are several firsts in major avionics upgrades at its Asia Pacific Customer Service centres. The company recently completed the retrofit of a Rockwell Collins Proline 21 for a Philippine-based customer at its Manila... [Continue reading]
RAAA announces convention plans
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) has announced plans to hold its annual meeting and convention from October 10-12 2012 at the Hyatt Regency in Coolum, Queensland. “The event brings people and business together from around Australia... [Continue reading]
Adelaide flight school buys Diamond DA40s
Hawker Pacific has announced the sale of as many as 26 Diamond DA40 CS aircraft to Flight Training Adelaide, with the first four set for delivery by mid year. Eight of the single engine four-seaters are scheduled to be delivered in 2012, with the flight... [Continue reading]
