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/Despite a dwindling order book, Boeing is optimistic about the future for the Super Hornet program, thanks to the promise of its Advanced Super Hornet enhancements and US Navy demand for the Growler The best way to meet an evolving threat is with an evolving aircraft – so goes Boeing’s slogan for its newly flight
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/International operators, non-aeronautical sources sustain growth at Adelaide Airport Adelaide Airport Ltd is preparing for a new round of investments to cater for its expanding aviation and commercial businesses. The proposed works include three new gates at the passenger terminal, complete with aerobridges, and a new apron and passenger facilities for regional airlines. This content
Read moreNew local GM for Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific has announced the appointment of Nelson Chin to the position of General Manager, Southwest Pacific to replace Dominic Perret from mid-July. Chin comes to the role after previous positions as Manager East Indonesia, Cargo Sales Manager Hong Kong, Manager Airline Planning, and Country Manager UAE and Oman. This content is available exclusively to
Read moreUS Navy LCS set to deploy with Fire Scout VTUAS
| 1 Comment on US Navy LCS set to deploy with Fire Scout VTUASThe US Navy has completed a successful concept of operations demonstration of an MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter aboard the Littoral Combat Ship, USS Freedom. The demonstration was done as part of preparations of the Fire Scout’s first operational deployment later this year, and comprised coordinated operations of the VTUAS with a manned Romeo Seahawk
Read moreBFTS CT-4B makes forced landing
/ | 3 Comments on BFTS CT-4B makes forced landingA Pacific Aerospace CT-4B operated by the ADF’s Basic Flying Training School at Tamworth made a forced landing in a paddock near Gunnedah on June 10. The aircraft, operated by BAE Systems Australia on contract to the ADF and other military customers, landed in the paddock at about 10.40am local time. The two crew members walked
Read moreCessna Citation Sovereign+ granted EASA certification
/Cessna has announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified its new Citation Sovereign+ business jet. The certification announcement came shortly after and Sovereign+ demonstrator completed a demonstration tour in Europe, where it debuted at may’s 2014 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Switzerland. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
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