Australian Aviation

Nearly four years after its maiden flight, the first Airbus Military A400M airlifter has been retired and is to be placed on public display. Development aircraft MSN1 – known as Grizzly 1 – made its final flight from Toulouse on November 4, having accumulated 1,448hr 25min in 475 flights. The last flight was manned by the

Aviation Australia has extended its growing relationship with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), with the signing of an agreement to deliver specialised training in mechanics or avionics to a second group of trainees. The new group includes experienced technicians upgrading their skills to the latest international standards, as well as a students beginning careers

Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) has delivered the first locally-produced main fuselage assembly for Eurocopter’s EC725 and EC225 helicopters. The components are to be delivered to Eurocopter in December. Part of an agreement between IAe and Eurocopter since 2008, the Indonesian manufacturer produces EC725 and EC225 upper and lower fuselages, and tail booms. The contract requires IAe

Priority solutions needed for Brisbane and Sydney New government and opposition transport members must agree to urgently force building Sydney’s second airport and to ensure the construction of Brisbane’s parallel runway is both the optimum design and is delivered on time. Given the long lead times of both projects and the growing congestion at both

Eagle Copters Australasia has launched helicopter leasing and sales operations from its Coffs Harbour Airport base, the company announced on Wednesday. Privately-owned Eagle Copters Australasia has been set up as a sister company to Calgary, Canada-based Eagle Copters Ltd, which offers helicopter leasing, sales, completions, maintenance, repair and overhaul and support services, and has developed its

What the new regulations mean December 4 sees the introduction of the new Civil Aviation Safety Regulations. Part 61. While the majority of the changes will not affect the average private pilot there are changes that affect commercial pilots and instructors. For those instructors who conduct flight reviews, Part 61. 1220 (3) will be of