Australian Aviation

DAHER-SOCATA has delivered the first two production TBM 900 turboprops during a ceremony at Fantasy of Flight Park at Polk City, Florida. The ceremony was attended by Patrick Daher, chairman and CEO of DAHER, Stephane Mayer, CEO of DAHER-SOCATA, and Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of DAHER-SOCATA’s Airplane Business Unit. “Our organisation appreciates its excellent relationship

Cessna has announced a new model for its extensive Citation product line, the CJ3+. The new CJ3+ will feature a fully integrated Garmin G3000 avionics suite, new interiors with a redesigned cabin and cockpit, and new pressurisation and diagnostics systems. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of

The Australian Airports Association has released its submission to the NSW parliamentary inquiry into regional aviation services. In the submission, the AAA says there are “significant financial and regulatory burdens on regional airports due to the disproportionate burden these airports carry for legislated costs such as terminal charges, aviation rescue and firefighting services, aviation security

Treat your lifejacket like your life depended on it My lifejacket came back from the service shop with a note advising that it had failed the service test and that it was now time to retire it. And that I did. Lifejackets are an odd bit of kit for a pilot. They are an item

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has cancelled the operator’s certificate for Broome Helicopter Services and of its chief pilot after what it said it identified “non-compliance with a range of relevant safety requirements during an audit”. The Broome, WA-based company operates charter and aerial survey work. CASA says the non-compliances included poor record keeping, failure

GippsAero has announced the appointment of Ms Shanti Lakhan as its new Marketing Manager. Ms Lakhan comes from the role of Marketing Manager of Cirrus Aircraft in Minnesota, and was also previously an A319.A320 engineer with Northwest Airlines. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of