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Airbus, Dassault & Alenia join forces to develop Euro MALE UAS
/European aerospace companies Airbus Defence and Space, Dassault Aviation, and Alenia Aermacchi have joined forces to develop a next generation medium altitude long endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial system. The three companies say they have delivered the ‘MALE2020’ proposal to further define a European UAS to France, Germany and Italy. The offer proposes a definition phase
Read moreAir New Zealand & Tourism New Zealand extend agreement
/ | 2 Comments on Air New Zealand & Tourism New Zealand extend agreementAir New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have announced a NZ$20m (A$18.5m) extension to their marketing partnership. The airline signed an MoU with Tourism NZ last year to undertake joint marketing activity promoting travel to New Zealand in key international markets, and the extension will see the partnership continue through financial year 2015 and will
Read moreMelbourne Airport’s T4 taking shape
/Melbourne Airport’s new T4 low-cost carrier terminal is rapidly taking shape, as our image above, taken earlier this month, shows. T4, plus associated works including a new “ground transport bub” and extra aircraft parking bays are due to become operational in the second half of 2015. Part of those works include the demolition of the
Read moreSwiss Gripen buy voted down in referendum
/ | 9 Comments on Swiss Gripen buy voted down in referendumSwitzerland’s plan to buy 22 SAAB Gripen fighters has been voted down in a public referendum. Held on May 18, 53.4 per cent of respondents voted to reject the proposed Gripen Fund Law, effectively bringing to a halt Swiss plans to replace its F-5E/F fleet with the Gripen. This content is available exclusively to Australian
Read moreEtihad to establish flight college
/Etihad Airways has announced it will establish the Etihad Flight College at Al Ain in the UAE. The new college will be formed out of the fixed-wing training division of Horizon International Flight Academy (Horizon), which is being acquired by the airline. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue
Read moreQantas & UNICEF extend ‘change for good’ campaign
UNICEF Australia and Qantas have announced an extension of their ‘change for good’ partnership to encourage domestic passengers to donate loose change to the global children’s charity. Since it commenced on international services 23 years ago, the change for good campaign has raised $28 million for UNICEF’s global child health, child protection and education programs.
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