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AuthorSixth C-17 request moves forward
November 21, 2011 0 commentThe US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified congress of the possible sale of a sixth Boeing C-17 to Australia at an estimated cost of $300 million. The deal would include up to four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 engines, one AN/AAQ-24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures System, as well as spare parts, testing equipment and
Read moreGhana receives first C295
November 21, 2011 0 commentGhana’s Air Force has taken delivery of the first of two C295 transport planes on order form Airbus Military. Ghana will use the planes for domestic military transport and humanitarian relief missions. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
Read moreNew flight simulator is not messing around
November 18, 2011 4 commentA seat at the end of a giant robot arm is at the centre of what is being hailed as “the next big thing” in combat flight simulation. 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
Read moreJohn Holland scores Boeing maintenance deal
November 18, 2011 3 commentMelbourne based John Holland Aviation Services has been selected to provide Boeing GoldCare maintenance for the Asia-Pacific region. Under the deal, John Holland will provide line, base and heavy maintenance as part of fleet management services for Boeing’s Next Generation 737 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
Read moreVirgin offers surprising vacation packages
November 18, 2011 0 commentEver felt like booking a getaway without knowing where you’d end up? If so, Virgin Australia has the deal for you. The unconventional “Mystery Breaks” packages include return airfare and 4- or 5-star accomodation in a range of beach and capital city destinations – but you won’t find out which one until a few days
Read moreMassive 737 order could signal Aussie ambition for Lion Air
November 18, 2011 0 commentA record buy of Boeing 737s by Lion Air signals an expansion that could see the Indonesian carrier enter the Australian market. Boeing and the airline confirmed Thursday a $21.7 billion commitment for 201 737 MAX and 29 737-900ER jetliners. The deal broke a Boeing record for both volume and value, topping a days old
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