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Unmanned systems big and small are proving a game-changer for force protection and situational awareness in Army operations From a relatively late start in unmanned aerial systems (UAS), the Australian Army now fields a pair of state-of-the-art small tactical drones – Wasp and Black Hornet – and is now looking to replace the proven but

An Australian visionary Lawrence Wackett – the father of major aircraft production in Australia – Part 1 Lawrence Wackett was a visionary whose drive and determination saw major aircraft production established in Australia. Born in Townsville on January 2 1896, inspired by the exploits of aviation pioneers and with a strong interest in mechanical devices,

Warbirds, classic aircraft, museum and airshow news Warbird Auction Four aircraft from the former Steve Hart Flying Fighters collection have gone under the virtual auctioneer’s hammer. Under instructions from the Australian Financial Security Authority, Liquid Asset Management has been conducting an online auction of a 1953 Hawker Sea Fury Mk II, VH-SHF, 1954 North American

A delicate balance The Productivity Commission review into the economic regulation of airports is now underway and we have seen a wide range of submissions from our industry. What has become clear in this process is that our airports have undoubtedly supported strong growth of the industry over the last 20 years. This content is

Key aircraft movements from across the region Qantas Group News In this issue we report the withdrawal from service of a Qantas 747-438 and the delivery of an A320-200 to Jetstar Japan. 747-438 VH-OJT Fraser Island was withdrawn from service on September 22 in Los Angeles after operating QF55 from Brisbane. VH-OJT then spent three

Army amphibious air operations cleared for operations The development of the Australian Army’s amphibious capability took a major step forward recently when its 16 Brigade aviation component was certified for combined air operations from the Navy’s two Canberra class amphibious assault (LHD) vessels. The certification came at the conclusion of a series of exercises off