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AuthorImprovements heading KC-30A towards FOC
May 30, 2013 16 commentAirbus Military is confident its work with the RAAF will lead to initial operating capability of the KC-30A’s refueling boom in 2014, adding that final operating capability for probe and drogue refueling was expected in the new year. Senior representatives from Airbus Military were in Australia recently to discuss progress on the boom and other
Read moreA400M and C295W to be pitched to NZ
May 30, 2013 17 commentThe eventual retirement of the RNZAF’s C-130Hs will see Airbus Military pitch the A400M and newly-launched C295W to the New Zealand government. Announced at its annual briefing to trade media, Airbus Military said while it views New Zealand as a longer-term proposition, it is confident the two aircraft could fill the gap to be left
Read moreBoeing delivers 50th 747-8
May 30, 2013 8 commentBoeing has delivered the 50th 747-8. Almost a year after the first revenue flight of the 747-8 Intercontinental, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the launch customer, took delivery of the milestone aircraft – the airline’s seventh 747-8 and its 82nd 747. “After one year of operation and now seven aircraft in the fleet, the aircraft has proven
Read moreAirbus Military launches high performance C295
May 30, 2013 0 commentAirbus Military has launched a significantly-improved performance version of the C295 tactical transport aircraft. The C295W – the ‘W’ signifying the addition of winglets – will offer a one tonne increase in payload, 10 per cent greater range and a 30-minute increase in time-on-station for surveillance models from fuel savings of up to six per
Read moreBill to ratify Cape Town Convention introduced
May 29, 2013 0 commentInfrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Alabanese has introduced a Bill to parliament which will ratify Australia’s signature of the Cape Town Convention, which promises more affordable aircraft financing “By acceding to this convention, Australian airlines of all sizes will be able to access cheaper finance when purchasing aircraft, jet engines or helicopters,” Minister Albanese said
Read moreJune 2013 register listing
May 29, 2013 0 commentNEW ALLOCATIONS REGISTRATION/TYPE/SERIAL NUMBER/DATE/OPERATOR/PREVIOUS REGISTRATIONS 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 device. If you check this box before you log in, you won’t have to log
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