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USAF wing prepares for ‘integrated’ JSF training The RAAF’s first cadre of F-35A pilots and maintainers are scheduled to be trained at one of two Integrated Training Centres (ITCs) currently being established in the US. The first of these, at Eglin AFB in Florida, is in the process of populating its training ranks in preparation

Qantas and Virgin Blue profits point to clear air ahead? The profit reporting season has underlined how resilient the Australian domestic market has been in light of continued tough trading conditions for the world’s airlines. The headline underlying net profit figure for Qantas came in at the higher end of its guidance at $377 million

Fledglings take flight The RAAF’s fledgling Wedgetail AEW&C capability is taking a crawl-walk-run approach following the formal handover of the first two aircraft by Boeing on May 5. While a third aircraft has since joined the Williamtown based 2SQN, the first, A30-001, has been inducted into an R7 heavy maintenance period at Boeing Defence Australia’s

Polytechnic West opens its Aerospace Training Centre As WA’s aviation industry continues to grow on the back of the resources boom, Polytechnic West (PWA) has invested to ensure that it can provide key skills training to support the sector. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading

Tasman Cargo Airlines farewells 727, welcomes 757 August 31 saw the passing of an era as the last Australian registered Boeing 727 departed from Sydney Airport for the final time. Boeing 727-221F VH-DHE, which has been operated by Tasman Cargo Airlines (which was formerly known as Asian Express Airlines) since first arriving in Australia in

Boeing has announced yet another delay to the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, with All Nippon Airlines now expected to take delivery of the aircraft in the middle of the first quarter of 2011. In a statement, Boeing announced that the revision to the delivery date “follows an assessment of the availability of an