iscoverThe first of 24 MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ helicopters for the Royal Australian Navy successfully competed its first flight from Sikorsky’s Stratford, Connecticut facility on June 26. The aircraft undertook a number of checks during the flight, including of controllability, engine performance, vibration analysis and navigation. With ‘contractor flight acceptance’ now completed, the MH-60R will now be
Airservices and the Department of Defence have released a Request For Tender (RFT) for Australia’s future air traffic management (ATM) platform. When implemented, the new system will provide a generational improvement to the way air traffic is managed by aligning civil and defence ATM requirements under a single unified national solution. This content is available
Boeing has started production of the first US of 179 Air Force KC-46A aerial refueling tankers. The aircraft will be delivered over the next 14 years starting 2016. The KC-46A, which has been under development for the last two years and is based on the 767-200ER, features an enhanced flight deck and a modernised refuelling
The Russian Navy has confirmed it will fly a KA27 helicopter during the Royal Australian Navy’s centenary celebration International Fleet Review on October 5. As part of the international naval aerial displays, the KA27 will operate alongside the Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet Flagship, the guided missile cruiser Varyag. It is understood a mock sea rescue
Lovitt Technologies Australia (LTA) has been awarded a further contract for work in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. Lockheed Martin has contracted the Melbourne-based firm to produce titanium keels in a three-year contract worth an estimated US$2.945 million. LTA participated in a global competition, winning the order for more than 300 parts, guaranteeing high
Two of the RAAF’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transports have been participating in Exercise Aces North 13 in Darwin. During the exercise the KC-30As refuelled classic and Super Hornets, as shown in this image taken by SQNLDR Paul Simmons over the arid lands of the Northern Territory. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
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