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Picking Up The Gauntlet

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725SQN thrives on the challenge of introducing the MH-60R Romeo into service Seven months from the time that we received our first aircraft to the point at which we’re launching torpedoes and Hellfire missiles, in an exercise with the Americans, is an outstanding achievement, I think. ” New Squadron – NUSQN – 725, led by

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Rising suns

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In ultra-conservative Japan it is extremely rare for senior executives to publicly vent their feelings. But as once-dominant Japan Airlines, the recovered bankrupt and rival All Nippon Airways fight toe-to-toe for market domination, emotions are running high over perceived political bias and unfair treatment. South Korea’s Incheon International Airport may seem like an odd place

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The Labours of Hercules

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The RAAF’s C-130J steps into the C-130H’s tactical airlifter shoes In 1958, the Royal Australian Air Force became the first of 68 air arms outside the US to operate the C-130 Hercules. In the intervening 56 years, four models of the type have logged over 800,000 flying hours (or 91 years airborne) in Australian service,

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An F/A-18 Hornet is parked alongside a P-51 Mustang at Avalon Airport. (Defence)

Avalon to pay tribute to ANZAC veterans in 2015

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Avalon International Airshow chief executive Ian Honnery says the 2015 event will honour ANZAC veterans in what will be centenary year of the Gallipoli campaign. Honnery says the Airshow will honour the those who fought with spectacular flying displays and ground exhibits, as well as a series of battlefield re-enactments. This content is available exclusively

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Desert Birds

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Alice Springs emerges as an alternative to California for aircraft storage Tom Vincent says while the concept of an aircraft boneyard or graveyard may be a popular one out in the community, it is a different story in real life. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Subscribe to Australian Aviation for unlimited

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Wellcamp

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Build it and they will come? “The new suites will set a new standard in business class travel, not just in Australia but around the world,” he continues. The configuration of the new suites will be 1-2-1 so every business passenger will have direct aisle access and the maximum of privacy. This content is available

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