The GippsAero built prototype of the Indian designed CNM-5 five-seat light aircraft completed its maiden flight from GippsAero’s LaTrobe Valley, Victoria, base on September 1. The all metal, fixed gear, Lycoming IO-540 powered C-NM5’s basic handling characteristics were evaluated during the 45 minute flight, with subsequent flights evaluating stability and control in different flight regimes.
The third S-76D prototype “recently” made its first flight, Sikorsky has announced, with the helicopter to serve as the primary vehicle for avionics and electrical system certification for the S-76D program. Dubbed ‘D3’, the third Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S powered S-76D prototype will begin certification testing during the fourth quarter of this year, alongside
Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) has announced the signing of a new contract with the China Rescue Service (CRS) to train a fourth intake of CRS cadets at its Parafield Airport facilities. The contract, which was signed by both parties in Shanghai on August 25, will see CRS cadets once again train for a CASA Commercial
Airservices Australia has announced the signing of a new, 10 year contract with AeroPearl Pty Ltd to continue operating its Flight Inspection Service (FIS), in a deal worth over $100 million. Under the new contract, which takes effect from January 1 2013, Brisbane based AeroPearl will operate two new Beechcraft King Air B350s, replacing its
Red Bull Air Racer Matt Hall has announced the start of an Australia-wide tour, giving crowds in up to six states a taste of the former RAAF fighter pilot’s dynamic aerobatic routine. Beginning this weekend, Hall will perform at Bundaberg’s Wide Bay International Airshow followed by the inaugural Ingham Wings and Wheels Airshow on September
Perth based Heliwest has secured a five year long term contract with utility firm Western Power to provide emergency response services, marking the first time a multi-engine helicopter has been contracted for power line work in Western Australia. Initially contracted to provide only scheduled power line inspection flight services to Western Power, the new role