Australian Aviation

C919 first flight shows how far China’s aviation industry has come, and has yet to go I hate to take the gloss off an important achievement but let’s not get too excited about the long-awaited maiden flight of China’s first commercial jet, set to enter the same market segment as Boeing’s 737 and Airbus’ A320.

Convention shows yet again how problem solving is the heart of innovation At AAAA’s recent Annual National Convention in Adelaide, a range of good news stories came together to underscore the importance of getting on with the job, regardless of the challenges you might meet along the way. A lifetime of contributing was recognised by

Boeing’s third-generation twinjet aims to flap its folding winglets and fly If there’s an aircraft that represents the 1990s, it’s the Boeing 777. This “big twin” airliner revolutionised air travel when it entered into service twenty-two years ago last month, and a decade later the re-engined, upgraded Boeing 777-300ER did the same for the 2000s,

2OCU Celebrates 75 Years. In the dark days of World War Two, it became apparent that it would be preferable for pilots that had recently graduated with their wings to receive additional training to prepare them for the combat that lay ahead. Now, in their 75th anniversary year, the F/A-18 Hornets of No. 2 Operational

Airbus bolsters MRH 90 support at Townsville Airbus Group Australia Pacific has placed 35 additional maintenance personnel in Townsville to support the Army’s operation of the MRH 90 trooplift helicopter. “Availability is the challenge for MRH 90 and we at our expense have placed 35 additional people into Townsville at the start of this year

Western Sydney Airport The RAAA has been invited to represent our sector as a member of the Forum on Western Sydney Airport (FOWSA), which held its first meeting in Penrith on May 26. The federal government expects that FOWSA will provide a mechanism for community engagement in the development of the new airport, including maximising