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There has been a real sense of excitement surrounding the world’s first 3D printed jet engine, on display at the Avalon Airshow. The printed engine at the show has been produced by Monash University researchers, working in collaboration with CSIRO and Deakin University. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a

Australia will cooperate with Norway on the development of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the F-35A Lightning II JSF. 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 Forgot password? Keep me signed in on this

Consulting company UAS International has launched what it says is the world’s first safety and risk management standard for unmanned aircraft. Unveiled on Thursday with launch partners QBE Australia and the Nine Network Australia, the UAS International Standard is aimed at providing a greater degree of safety and risk assurance for customers engaging the services

Lockheed Martin Australia has secured a contract to supply the Royal Australian Air Force with a C-130J Hercules virtual maintenance trainer and multifunction training aid to support maintainer and aircrew training at RAAF Base Richmond, near Sydney. The company says the upgrade will give the RAAF a standardised curriculum tailored specifically for Australian operational requirements.

Qantas has forecast an improved second half as it further screws down on costs and realises further gains from lower fuel prices after reporting its best first half result in five years. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.

An improving financial picture for Qantas’s international operations has moved the airline one step closer to a decision on whether to take up any of its 50-odd options and purchase rights for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Qantas International reported underlying earnings before interest and tax of $59 million for the six months to December 31