New Zealand company Spider Tracks has announced that the Australian National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) has approved its flight tracking system for aerial firefighting operators to meet its requirements. Spider Tracks Limited Director Bruce Bartley says the NAFC’s approach allows operators to choose the system that is right for them. “We have many customers that
BAC Airports Pty Ltd, which owns Bankstown and Camden airports, has announced that long serving CEO Kim Ellis will leave the company at the end of his contract in June 2010. Ellis said in a statement that he was proud of the achievements of the management team at BAC Airports, including growing aviation traffic and
Piper Aircraft Corporation announced at the Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo 2010 on January 21 that the company will follow Cessna’s foray into the light sport aircraft (LSA) segment with its own PiperSport. The PiperSport will actually be a Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser, with the two companies entering into a licensing agreement to produce and
Hawker Pacific has announced it has signed an agreement with the University of New South Wales (UNSW) to provide seven Diamond aircraft for its Aviation department. Under the agreement, Hawker Pacific will supply six new DA-40s and one DA42L360 twin engine aircraft as well as a five year support package for UNSW Aviation. This content is
Australian Red Bull Air Race participant Matt Hall has launched a supporters tour to the Perth round of the series in April. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in
Cessna has told customers holding delivery positions for its Model 162 Skycatcher that they face delays of six to 10 months for delivery, although local dealer Aeromil Pacific has announced that the first Australian Skycatcher will be delivered during the second half of this year. According to Avweb.com, the company is slowing delivery due to