The newly titled Aviation Command will be led by Major General Stephen Jobson, who said the move would simplify the management of Army’s helicopters and enhance their safety and effectiveness.
To honour the occasion, the RAAF hosted a ceremony on Monday at RAAF Base Williamtown, attended by Minister for Defence Peter Dutton and nearly 500 people.
The Australian Defence Force is gearing up to provide a range of static and flight displays at the 2021 Wings Over Illawarra air show at Albion Park Regional Airport this Saturday and Sunday.
Boeing Defence Australia has celebrated reaching 250 employees in South Australia, showcasing the team’s rapid growth and capability, at an event attended by state Premier Steven Marshall and Boeing Australia president, Brendan Nelson.
Boeing Defence Australia is set to deliver an extended suite of sustainment services over the life of the maritime patrol platforms under a new multimillion-dollar contract.
The company was also able to boost its workforce this year despite major COVID-19 impediments, according to a press statement released on Wednesday.