Year: 2023

The iconic American twin-turboshaft attack helicopter started compatibility trials aboard the landing helicopter dock ship on 22 February.

The planemaker played down safety concerns on the aircraft currently flying and insisted only “near-term” deliveries would be affected.  

Wing Commander Steven Thornton said the “threat replication” at the Nevada Test and Training Range was some of the most advanced in the world.

According to the global prime at an event in its Canberra headquarters, the program will enable local companies to sell into the global air and missile defence system enterprise.

The CEO of Textron Aviation Defense also discusses his incredible career that saw him fly more than 80 types of aircraft.

The Flying Kangaroo also said on Thursday it would make a number of other changes to its upcoming purchases of new aircraft, including buying five mid-life A319/320 aircraft for FIFO flights in WA.