Adam Thorn
Author Adam is a journalist who has worked for more than 40 media brands in the UK and Australia. Today, he mostly writes about aviation, space and defence.Australia to spend $115m doubling its Loyal Wingman fleet
March 2, 2021 1 commentThe government has announced Australia will spend an extra $115 million to buy three more Loyal Wingman aircraft, doubling the size of the fleet.
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Australian Aviation marks RAAF centenary with never-seen-before photos
March 2, 2021 0 commentAustralian Aviation is marking the RAAF centenary with never-seen-before images pulled from our unrivalled 40-year archive.
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Loyal Wingman takes flight in landmark moment
March 2, 2021 2 commentBoeing said it took off “under its own power before flying a pre-determined route at different speeds and altitudes”.
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First details emerge of KC-30A’s role in Cope North
March 2, 2021 0 commentOne of Australia’s KC-30A MTT aircraft practiced refuelling F-16 Fighting Falcons above the western Pacific Ocean in February.
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Frydenberg hints at post-JobKeeper support for aviation
March 2, 2021 4 commentThe Treasurer has given his strongest hint yet that the government will provide support for aviation when JobKeeper ends.
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Three more F-35s join Australia’s fleet from Arizona
March 2, 2021 2 commentAustralia has taken delivery of three new F-35A Lightning II, taking its current fleet to 33 of a planned 72.
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