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AuthorRex reports reduced profit
February 26, 2014 0 commentRegional Express today reported a reduced gross profit for the six months to December 31 of $5 million, a drop of 59.8 per cent on the same period last year. The result was logged on revenue of $129.3 million, and is in line with guidance figure the airline gave on February 7 which it attributes
Read moreRob Chapman appointed as Adelaide Chairman
February 25, 2014 0 commentAdelaide Airport Limited has today announced the appointment of Rob Chapman as the company’s new Chairman to replace David Munt who passed away last August after a long illness. Mr Chapman was CEO of the St George Banking Group from 2010 to 2012, Managing Director of BankSA from 2002 to 2010, is Chairman of BankSA
Read moreWilliams Foundation calls for fast-tracked UAVs
February 25, 2014 2 commentThe Williams Foundation think-tank has released a report in which it says Australia should fast-track its adoption of unmanned systems for military, commercial and civil aviation tasks. The report – Protecting Australia with Unmanned Aerial Systems – contains recommendations for Defence and for Government, including the development of appropriate safety and regulatory frameworks, the acquisition
Read moreRolls-Royce helo engine support goes 24/7
February 25, 2014 0 commentRolls-Royce has announced at Heli-Expo the opening of a 24/7 operations centre for its civil helicopter engines. The company says the new centre will be “the focal point of a series of improvements to the customer experience for helicopter engine operators and fleets, aimed at further enhancing mission success.” This content is available exclusively to
Read moreQueenstown to assist to cut noise
February 25, 2014 0 commentQueenstown Airport has announced plans to provide home owners near the growing airport with financial assistance to help them insulate their homes from aircraft noise. The plan will see 150 home owners receive the assistance in the wake of the ratification of a new noise management plan by the airport. The plan details how the
Read moreC-5M Super Galaxy achieves IOC
February 25, 2014 0 commentThe Lockheed Martin C-5M ‘Super Galaxy’ has achieved an initial operating capability (IOC) with the USAF’s Air Mobility Command. A much enhanced and more reliable upgrade of the C-5B Galaxy, the C-5M features a modernised digital avionics and navigation systems suite; 22 per cent more powerful but more fuel efficient GE CF6-80C2 engines with full-authority
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