Australian Aviation

Boeing has announced the first flight of a production configured AH-6i Little Bird light attack/reconnaissance helicopter. Based on the in-service OH-6A Cayuse which the US Army uses in the Special Operations support role, the AH-6i is designed for close air support and light attack, and features capabilities leveraged from the Apache attack helicopter. This content

Challenges and opportunities for Jetstar No-one in aviation has a crystal ball. So no-one 10 years ago could have foreseen the remarkable rise and rise of Jetstar when it began its first services in May 2004. I’m sure if you were to ask then Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon and his handpicked CEO for the then

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The Ballina Aero Club will open its new clubhouse on Saturday June 7. The new building has been completed by a volunteer group comprising club members and local businesses and sponsors who have provided time and materials. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of this

The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is calling for applications for its 2014 pilot and engineering scholarships. In a media statement, the RAAA said it is proud to join with member organisations to be able to assist tomorrow’s pilots and engineers, and wishes to thank Ansett Aviation Training, Hawker Pacific/Australian Avionics, Jeppesen Australia and

Regional Express has officially opened its new Saab 340 full flight simulator (FFS) at its Wagga Wagga-based Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA). The opening ceremony was held in conjunction with a Rex cadet graduation ceremony, and was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure for Regional Development, Warren Truss. This content is available