Category: RAAF

KC-30As move to 86 Wing as new OC takes over
Defence

The RAAF’s 33 Squadron, which operates the five KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft, has been placed under the operational command and control of 86 Wing. The change comes as the Wing receives a new officer commanding, Group Captain Guy Wilson. On taking up his new post, Wilson said 33SQN had demonstrated its ability to provide

RAAF chief disappointed with local council development approvals
Defence

Port Stephens Council has managed to upset the single largest employer in the area with the approval of residential developments within established noise contours around RAAF Base Williamtown. The Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Brown has expressed his disappointment with a decision by the council to exempt developments that will be exposed to

First RAAF C-27J nears completion
Defence

Alenia Aermacchi has completed assembly of the RAAF’s first C-27J. With the aircraft structurally complete, the aircraft is currently undergoing equipment installation and functional tests. Alenia said roll-out and test flights will occur during December with customer acceptance tests planned to follow soon thereafter. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered to in the first

RAAF’s C-17 cargo compartment trainer commissioned
Defence

The RAAF has commissioned a C-17 cargo compartment trainer – or CCT – a training device that replicates the cargo hold of its C-17 airlifters, at the aircraft’s Amberley home base. The trainer features a 6.82m long by 5.49m wide cargo bay, a functioning loading ramp, loadmaster’s station and other cargo systems as found on

Diplomatic differences ground AusIndo military exercise
Defence

A military exercise between the RAAF and Indonesian air force has been suspended as differences wage between the Australian and Indonesian governments over intelligence gathering. Exercise Elang AusIndo, which got underway on November 19, has been put on hold following the Indonesian president’s decision to suspend cooperation with Australia on illegal immigration. The exercise involved eight

Heron reaches 20,000hr milestone
Headlines

The ADF’s Heron remotely piloted aircraft has achieved 20,000 flying hours during operations in Afghanistan. The Heron Detachment, based at Kandahar Air Field, is made up of personnel from the three Services and is supported by contractors and locally-engaged employees. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue

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