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The UK Ministry of Defence has grounded the RAF’s Airbus Voyager KC2 and KC3 MRTTs following a sudden loss of altitude of one of their growing fleet on February 10. The aircraft was reportedly flying at 38,000 feet during a transport mission from the UK to Afghanistan when it suddenly lost altitude over Turkey, and

Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey has given the first indication that the Coalition government may be willing to step in to support Qantas. Speaking to Fairfax media on February 13, Hockey said that Qantas had requested the government provide a debt guarantee after the airline was downgraded by ratings agencies in December, and that the request

Pilatus has further enhanced its PC-12NG turboprop with a number of new features. The new features include six new BMW DesignworksUSA executive interior options, a new electric landing gear system, external LED lighting, a wireless Connected Flight Deck system, and a Wi-Fi passenger entertainment system. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login

Boeing has delivered the 1,000th 737 equipped with its new Sky Interior. The interior re-design was first introduced in 2011, and features sculptured sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting, and larger overhead bins, and is based on the design of the larger 787’s interior. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become

Sikorsky has successfully powered up the new engines and rotor head of the new CH-53K helicopter on its ground test vehicle (GTV) development airframe. Called ‘bare head light-off’ testing because it is conducted without rotor blades being attached to the head, the test validated the aircraft’s dynamic components. “GTV main engines powered ‘on’ is a significant

CFM International says development of its new LEAP high bypass turbofan engine is proceeding with certification expected to be achieved on schedule. Speaking to media at the Singapore Airshow, CFM executive vice president Chaker Chahrour said the company expects to have 20 engines on test by the end of this year, and that to date,