Remote tower control a step closer in NZ

February 28, 2019 3 comment

The first remotely-operated digital air traffic control tower in New Zealand is a step closer with the awarding of a contract to global technology provider Frequentis to develop a digital system for Invercargill Airport. New Zealand Air navigation services provider Airways is pursuing digital tower technology as a national alternative to conventional towers to provide

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The Gulfstream G600 at the 2019 Avalon Airshow. (Peter Chrismas)

Gulfstream eyes a happy home for its G600

February 28, 2019 0 comment

Gulfstream senior regional vice-president for sales Roger Sperry says the business jet maker’s soon-to-be-certified G600 should find a happy home in Australia. The G600 is on display at this week’s Avalon Airshow alongside the G550 and G650ER. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest

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Leonardo markets commercial tiltrotor for EMS role

February 28, 2019 0 comment

Italian-headquartered aerospace, defence and security company Leonardo is promoting the AW609 tiltrotor in an emergency medical services (EMS) configuration, promising to combine the strengths of fixed and rotary-wing platforms in a hybrid aircraft. The company is displaying a mockup of the cabin of what is billed as the first civilian tiltrotor or ‘powered lift’ aircraft

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Australian fighter-sized UAS unveiled

February 28, 2019 7 comment

WRITER: Andrew McLaughlin Defence Minister Christopher Pyne has unveiled what could be the first high performance military aircraft designed and built in Australia in more than 60 years. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password

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Lockheed Martin signs strategic partnership

February 28, 2019 0 comment

Lockheed Martin and the Commonwealth have signed an agreement for Australian F-35 Sovereign sustainment contracts, establishing Lockheed Martin as a key Strategic F-35 sustainment partner for Australia. The announcement, at the airshow, was made by the Minister for Defence, Christopher Pyne. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To

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Regional Express is considering flying in the Northern Territory. (Seth Jaworski)

Rex shrugs off rising oil prices report lift in first half net profit

February 27, 2019 3 comment

Regional Express has shrugged off rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions to post a 7.7 per cent improbement in net profit for the 2018/19 first half.

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