Australian Aviation

The RAAF is counting down to the arrival of its first F-35As in Australia in December *** Local Caption *** Two F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters conduct the first ever trans-Pacific flight from Luke Air Force Base, United States of America to RAAF Base Amberley, Australia. The aircraft are conducting the longest haul flight

News briefs from across aviation The milestone aircraft is a 737 MAX 8, N8717M. boeing OEM news The first A330-800neo, MSN1888, rolled out of the paintshop at Airbus’s Toulouse headquarters in early February, paving the way for test flights to begin by the middle of 2018. The aircraft, which broke cover without its Rolls-Royce Trent

After Perth-London, other routes are begging for the Qantas 787 The launch of non-stop flights between Perth and London on March 24 is arguably the biggest advance in aviation for Western Australia since the advent of the jet era in the early 1960s. The boost for the WA economy cannot be underestimated, with the service

With new aeroplanes come newly engineered designs for passengers With new and re-engined airliners rolling out from factory doors, making their first flights, or being delivered to their launch customers practically every month, 2018 feels like a time of plenty for commercial aviation. From A for Airbus to E for Embraer (the commercial aviation industry

Plant-based biofuels are ready to make their mark in aviation For the moment, the price of fossil fuels remains at a relatively low level, however, the environmental cost continues to rise. It is an issue recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and airlines alike, driving ongoing research into ‘greener’ solutions and alternative power

Babcock introduces the Airbus H175 into Australian service Embarking on a new helicopter service into the Timor Sea oil and gas fields at the height of the tropical wet season, with new aircraft operating from a new base, is not ideal. But, despite heavy rains, strong winds and the threat of cyclones, the initial performance