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AuthorEmbraer rolls out Legacy 500
January 4, 2012 0 commentEmbraer rolled out its first Legacy 500 test aircraft at its headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil, on December 23. First flight of the midsize executive jet is scheduled for the third quarter 2012. Embraer plans to produce three test aircraft. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To
Read moreUS to sell $30b in F-15s to Saudi Arabia
January 3, 2012 0 commentThe US has confirmed the sale of $30 billion worth of top line fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in an announcement coinciding with escalating tensions with Iran. The deal, announced Dec. 29, will see the US send 84 new Boeing F-15s to the oil rich kingdom while upgrading Saudi Arabia’s existing fleet of 70 F-15s.
Read moreFourth RAAF KC-30A handed over in Spain
January 3, 2012 0 commentAustralia’s fourth KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport has been formally handed over to the RAAF, though the aircraft will remain in Spain for testing until later this year. 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
Read moreEmbraer wins contract for Afghan air force
January 3, 2012 0 commentThe US Air Force has awarded a controversial US$355 million contract to Embraer to supply 20 A-29 Super Tucano turboprops for Afghanistan’s nascent air force. The deal is a major victory for Embraer as the Brazilian planemaker seeks to expand its business in the US. Embraer fought off US based Hawker Beechcraft, which has filed
Read moreBrisbane Airport sees record numbers
January 3, 2012 0 commentBrisbane Airport says a record 20.4 million passengers travelled through its terminals in 2011, a 3.4 per cent increase over 2010, which the airport hailed as remarkable given the year’s multiple disruptions to air travel. The airport said the growth was set to continue into early 2012, with airlines adding more than 330,000 domestic and
Read moreBombardier lands order for five Challenger 850s
January 3, 2012 0 commentBombardier has announced a firm order for five Challenger 850 business jets from an undisclosed customer. The value of the order is roughly US$156 million based on 2011 list prices. The Challenger 850 can accommodate 15-19 passengers and has a range of 2811nm (5206km). This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become
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