Category: Defence

RAAF C-130J Hercules operates drone mid-air
Airlines

The Royal Australian Air Force has carried out a trial to remotely pilot a small uninhabited aerial system (UAS) from the back of a C-130J Hercules. 

RAAF F-35s achieve 1,000 flying hour milestone
Airlines

Australian F-35A pilot Flight Lieutenant Adrian Herenda was in the cockpit of A35-001 as the clock ticked over the milestone.

New Zealand to buy five Super Hercules for $1bn
Defence

The planes will replace the military's existing fleet of Hercules planes, which have suffered a number of embarrassing breakdowns over the years.

Virgin Group stays silent on shortlisting
Airlines

British business magnate and Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson has declined to comment on which of two remaining bidders his company prefers, according to a reports. “As the founder shareholder and licensor of the Virgin brand, Virgin Group will continue to engage with the administrator, bidders and management team in bringing Virgin Australia out

Noosa Black Hawk fire tank to make California debut
Airlines

A Noosa-designed and built fire tank for military Black Hawks will be used to tackle Californian forest fires in the coming months after it received official certification.

Babcock announces Bell partnership for Special Forces Chopper bid
Defence

Babcock has down-selected the Bell 429 aircraft in its bid for the LAND 2097 Phase 4 Project to support the Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations helicopter capability, writes Stephen Kuper.

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