iscoverStopRotor Technology has completed flight tests on the Hybrid RotorWing prototype, successfully completing their first inflight transition between fixed and rotary wing flight. The aircraft prototype successfully transitioned between fixed and rotary wing modes by unlocking and spinning up its RotorWing. As reported in Australian Aviation in April, the RotorWing can act as a rotating
The US will sell eight new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Indonesia in a deal that aims to further strengthen military relations between the countries. During a recent visit to Indonesia, US defense secretary Chuck Hagel said the US$500 million deal would include pilot training, maintenance and radars. A delivery schedule for the eight helicopters
RACQ CareFlight has recognised Aviation Australia’s ongoing contribution to the rescue service by applying the training organisation’s logo on one of its aircraft. Aviation Australia provides access to its facilities at Brisbane Airport for training and events, and through hosting fundraising activities. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member
Bell Helicopter’s new Short Light Single (SLS) helicopter product is receiving significant interest in Australia and New Zealand. Hawker Pacific, the regional sales agent for Bell, has reported strong forward interest, well before the helicopter becomes available in the market. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading
The latest generation of the popular Bell 407 range – the 407GX – will visit Australia in August on a demonstration tour spanning the continent before heading to Singapore for further demonstrations in Asia. Bell-appointed dealer for the region, Hawker Pacific is leading the 407GX’s inaugural visit. The company’s Tony Jones said the new helicopter’s
Eurocopter’s EC225 – a derivative of the Super Puma – is set to return to flight after main gear box shaft failures on two EC225s in the North Sea during 2012 forced the grounding of the aircraft. The airworthiness suspension will be lifted this month following approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and
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