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Air Marshal Chappell has become the 28th Chief of Air Force, and will be charged with ensuring that the Royal Australian Air Force becomes an increasingly integrated and focused force.
The aircraft flew in formation over Broughton Island, Tomaree Peninsula, Port Stephens, Newcastle, and Lake Macquarie during the deployment, focused on enhancing interoperability between the USN and RAAF.
According to an ASX filing, Quickstep Holdings will reduce headcount in its direct production and operational support units by 20 per cent each. The aerospace composite business is also expected to reduce staff within its corporate support teams by 35 per cent.
The news significantly follows the country’s request to acquire the ADF’s now-scrapped MRH-90 Taipan helicopter fleet in late December last year, which the federal government rejected.
The Air Force’s premier biennial flying activity for strengthening international engagement, Exercise Pitch Black 24, will involve 20 nations and one multinational element, from 12 July to 2 August.
The IGADF appointed an inquiry to rigorously examine the circumstances and cause of deaths regarding the fatal crash of Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter, callsign Bushman 83, late last year. The Taipan fleet was grounded permanently following the incident.
