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New concept warplane unveiled at Farnborough
July 23, 2024 0 commentThe new concept model on display features a much more evolved design with a wingspan larger than previous concepts to improve the aerodynamics of the future combat aircraft.
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RAAF’s first 737 MAX 8 arrives in Canberra
July 15, 2024 1 commentRegistered A62-001, the jet is one of two slated to arrive in coming months and will be used to fly government ministers and the Governor-General, replacing two ageing 737-700s.
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CASA heads north for First Nations drone project workshop
July 10, 2024 0 commentAccording to CASA, the workshops featured “facilitated conversations, First Nations-led case studies, and drone policy design sessions, aiming to integrate modern technology with traditional knowledge and practices”.
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Heart attack may have brought down helicopter near Maitland: ATSB
July 10, 2024 0 commentIn its final report into the October 2022 crash of the Bell 206B JetRanger registered VH-PHP, the ATSB found it was likely the pilot, who was en route from Casino in the state’s north to Warnervale on the Central Coast, “experienced an incapacitating event”.
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Unsecured engine door may have caused Perth Chipmunk crash
July 5, 2024 0 commentIn its preliminary report, the transport safety watchdog said that the Chipmunk VH-POR, a former military training aircraft that collided with the ground shortly after take-off on 26 April, killing its pilot, appeared to have two unfastened latches on its left engine cowling door as it was taxiing.
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Defence welcomes Singapore air force detachment
July 5, 2024 0 commentThe Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will be hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force until 18 October this year.
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