Category: Support

Two QinetiQ Australia engineers have been internationally recognised for their contribution to a best practice manual for the teardown inspection of aircraft structures. The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP), an international organisation that collaborates in the exchange of technical information and program harmonisation, has presented an achievement awarded to John Boyes and Kevin Watters, members of

Two of the highest profile airline accidents/incidents in the last decade will feature prominently at Safeskies 2013, to be held at the Realm Hotel in Canberra from October 15 to 17. As a case study in line with the Conference theme – People and Technology – Chief International Affairs and Communication of the French accident

Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) personnel have been given the chance to practice how to tackle fires on large passenger aircraft at a new training facility at Melbourne Airport. The facility was officially opened on April 16 by Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. The centrepiece of the Learning Academy Hot Fire Training

Australian carbon composites manufacturer Quickstep has received more F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) orders from Northrop Grumman. Quickstep will manufacture parts for the JSF program  at its new Bankstown Airport facility under long-term agreements already signed with Northrop Grumman. Delivery of most of these parts is anticipated before the end of 2014. Quickstep managing director, Philippe Odouard said: