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R-R starts assembly of first production Trent XWB
The first production Trent XWB turbofan for the Airbus A350 has entered final assembly at Rolle-Royce. The engine is destined for service on launch customer Qatar Airways’ first A350 which is due to be delivered by the end of the year, and is the first of more than 1,600 Trent XWBs already on order, making
Read moreHawker Pacific sells 200th Airvan
/ | 1 Comment on Hawker Pacific sells 200th AirvanHawker Pacific says it has sold the 200th GippsAero GA8 Airvan following a successful demonstration tour of Asia- Pacific and the Middle East. The aircraft, which is currently on display at the Singapore Airshow and decked out in a special livery, was sold to a private operator in Asia. This content is available exclusively to
Read moreBrisbane starts Int’l terminal upgrade
| 1 Comment on Brisbane starts Int’l terminal upgradeBrisbane Airport has commenced a $45 million redevelopment of its international terminal. The work will comprise a Stage 1 initial preparation phase and a Stage 2 redesign of Levels 2 and 3 which will provide additional seating, speciality retail and a new duty free walk-through shop. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
Read moreThales LORADS III ATM system handed over in Singapore
/A new Thales LORADS III air traffic management system has been activated in Singapore following a successful deployment and trial program. The system was inaugurated on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow by that country’s Minister for Transport, Lui Tuck Yew and the Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Yap Ong Heng. This
Read moreBoeing delivers first 737 AEW&C to Turkey
Boeing has announced the delivery of the first of four 737 AEW&C Peace Eagle aircraft to Turkey. The Peace Eagle is essentially a derivative of the E-7A Wedgetail in RAAF service, and its delivery sees Turkey become the third operator to induct the aircraft after Australia and South Korea. This content is available exclusively to
Read moreJulian Green steps down as Australian Aviation editor
| 2 Comments on Julian Green steps down as Australian Aviation editorAustralian Aviation editor Julian Green has stepped down from the magazine after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Green, 49, has returned to Europe to be closer to his family and is undergoing palliative treatment. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
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