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AuthorNavy’s ‘Battle Budgie’ turns 30
May 20, 2014 4 commentThe Navy has celebrated 30 years of service of 723 Squadron’s AS350 BA Squirrels, marking the arrival for the first ‘Battle Budgie’ at HMAS Albatross, Nowra on May 14 1984. The white and navy blue AS350 B Squirrels were part of an initial buy of 24 helicopters for the ADF, with an original six Squirrels being
Read moreMelbourne Airport’s T4 taking shape
May 19, 2014 0 commentMelbourne Airport’s new T4 low-cost carrier terminal is rapidly taking shape, as our image above, taken earlier this month, shows. T4, plus associated works including a new “ground transport bub” and extra aircraft parking bays are due to become operational in the second half of 2015. Part of those works include the demolition of the
Read moreSwiss Gripen buy voted down in referendum
May 19, 2014 9 commentSwitzerland’s plan to buy 22 SAAB Gripen fighters has been voted down in a public referendum. Held on May 18, 53.4 per cent of respondents voted to reject the proposed Gripen Fund Law, effectively bringing to a halt Swiss plans to replace its F-5E/F fleet with the Gripen. This content is available exclusively to Australian
Read moreEtihad to establish flight college
May 19, 2014 0 commentEtihad Airways has announced it will establish the Etihad Flight College at Al Ain in the UAE. The new college will be formed out of the fixed-wing training division of Horizon International Flight Academy (Horizon), which is being acquired by the airline. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member
Read moreQantas & UNICEF extend ‘change for good’ campaign
May 19, 2014 0 commentUNICEF Australia and Qantas have announced an extension of their ‘change for good’ partnership to encourage domestic passengers to donate loose change to the global children’s charity. Since it commenced on international services 23 years ago, the change for good campaign has raised $28 million for UNICEF’s global child health, child protection and education programs.
Read moreAlice Springs expands solar power station, opens under cover car park
May 19, 2014 3 commentAlice Springs Airport has opened an expansion of its solar power station, the supporting structure for which has provided 98 additional undercover parking spaces. The new $1.9 million 325kW photovoltaic (PV) system consists of 996 new panels, and was constructed on top of a steel structure that provides shaded, premium car parking. This content is
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