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AuthorBAE Systems, TAE selected for JSF regional support work
February 10, 2015 2 commentBAE Systems Australia and TAE have been selected to undertake maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade work for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in Australia. Heavy maintenance and sustainment capability work for the global F-35 fleet in the Southern Pacific region would be undertaken at BAE’s facility at RAAF Williamtown near Newcastle. This content is available
Read moreBye-bye Blue – Virgin Australia finishes fleet repainting program
February 10, 2015 9 commentFrom VH-VUC in December 2013 to VH-VUL in February 2015, Flying Colours has played a significant role in the transformation of Virgin Australia from a low-cost-carrier to what it is today. The Townsville-based paintshop has removed the red, white and blue Virgin Blue livery on 23 of the 56 aircraft that were repainted after the
Read moreGold Coast Airport to receive new INTAS air traffic control system by end of 2015
February 10, 2015 2 commentGold Coast Airport will have Airservices’ new digital air traffic control suite by the end of 2015. Airservices said on Tuesday it had awarded a $20 million contract to defence and security company Saab for the installation of its Integrated Tower Automation Suite (INTAS) at four existing control towers – Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast and
Read moreIATA forecasts subdued outlook for Australian domestic market
February 9, 2015 0 commentAustralia’s domestic carriers will have to battle sluggish consumer confidence in the period ahead as the local economy deals with the ongoing impact of the mining slowdown, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says. IATA’s latest passenger traffic numbers show the Australian domestic market recorded capacity growth, measured by available seat kilometres (ASK), of 1.4
Read moreFederal Government gives Townsville Airport go ahead for international flights
February 9, 2015 11 commentTownsville Airport will be able to accept scheduled international flights from the start of March after the federal government agreed to support passenger processing at the North Queensland gateway. The federal government says there has been an “in-principle agreement of the National Passenger Processing Committee to facilitate international services at Townsville Airport”. This content is available
Read moreDassault Falcon 8X starts flight test phase
February 9, 2015 2 commentBusiness jet manufacturer Dassault Aviation says its Falcon 8X is on track for certification and delivery in 2016 after the long-range jet completed its maiden flight. 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?
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