Airservices is reminding business jet operators and airlines to fit Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) systems ahead of the CASA-mandated deadline of December 12 2013. The mandate requires domestic and international operators of aircraft that fly above 29,000ft to have ADS-B fitted when flying within the Australian flight information region. This content is available exclusively to
Eurocopter’s new EC175 has made its maiden flight, with the aircraft’s performance meeting and in some cases exceeding original expectations. The helicopter’s recommended cruise speed has been increased 10kt to 150kt without an impact on payload or range. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the
Hawker Pacific has sold the first diesel-powered Twin Diamond in Australia following a successful demonstration tour of the aircraft. The DA42-NG has been sold to Australian Wings Academy for use at its Gold Coast training facility. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of
Mark Jeffries, recognised globally as one of the world’s finest aerobatic performers, will display the Awesome Extra 330LX at the Avalon air show. The nine times British champion will perform his trademark spectacular manoeuvres in the versatile aircraft, sponsored by Awesome Aviation. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member
The Aeromil group has opened a new flight training centre at Sunshine Coast Airport. The purpose-built Flight Options Flight Training Centre will provide courses for all private and commercial licences and endorsements up to and including business and corporate aviation training. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To
Telstra Child Flight has lost out to CareFlight for a four and a half year NSW government contract to fly medical teams from the newborn and paediatric emergency transport service (NETS) in Sydney. From January 1, the 24-hour service to transfer medical teams and patients from anywhere in NSW to leading hospitals in Sydney, Newcastle