Bethany Alvaro
AuthorPratt & Whitney awarded multi-billion contract for F-35 engines
April 9, 2026 0 commentPratt & Whitney has landed a US$6.6 billion contract for the manufacturing of multiple lots of the 18–19 F135 propulsion systems, which is a crucial part in powering multiple versions of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
Read moreRAAF ensures medical readiness in collaborative exercise
April 8, 2026 0 commentDuring Exercise Stoic Gauntlet, RAAF members tested the JP2060-3 system, a modular health capability that can be established from the ground up in a range of combat environments.
Read moreDroneShield CEO Oleg Vornik steps down
April 8, 2026 0 commentVornik, who joined the C-UAS company in 2015, said “it has been an experience of a lifetime to serve as DroneShield’s CEO”. He will continue with the company for the next three months as an adviser to support the transition.
Read moreSingapore Airlines opens flight college in Tamworth
April 2, 2026 0 commentThe Singapore Flying College opened at the International Flight Training facilities at Tamworth Regional Airport, with NSW Premier Chris Minns saying that this investment represents the growth and value of regional Australia as an aviation epicenter.
Read moreRAAF trains with NZ counterparts in Exercise Trojan Compass
March 27, 2026 0 commentExercise Trojan Compass brought together personnel from the RAAF’s No. 37 Squadron and the RNZAF’s No. 40 Squadron. The exercise focused on building interoperability across airlift operations, logistics, maintenance and support functions.
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