Australian Aviation

Two F-35B JSFs completed an 18 day sea trials period aboard the USS Wasp on October 21, the first time the F-35 has operated from a ship. The trials, which comprised a total of 72 vertical landings and 72 short takeoffs under various but generally benign conditions, saw the two jets – BF-2 and BF-4

USAF Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptors based at JB Langley-Eustis in Virginia and JB Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska have been cleared to return to the air after a four day grounding. The aircraft were grounded on October 21 after a pilot experienced hypoxia-like symptoms on a recent flight. The issue is the same as that which forced

Bombardier has announced it has sold six CRJ900 regional airliners plus five options to an unnamed Chinese airline.

The Australian Association of Aviation and Aerospace Industries (AAAAI) has celebrated its first year by announcing a new name and a new agenda. Now called Aviation Aerospace Australia, the organisation says it “will provide a more succinct brand for the national peak body, which now boasts almost 50 members.” This content is available exclusively to

Pilots and crews from the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) have commenced training on their A330 Multi Role Tanker Transports (MRTT) at Getafe in Spain. The training will be conducted by Airbus Military instructors, and will include training for air logistic transport and air-to-air refuelling operators. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.

Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (Air Azul) has ordered 11 Embraer E-195 for delivery from 2013. The order takes Air Azul’s E-Jet fleet to 52 aircraft, including 23 E-195s and 10 E-190s already in service. The E-195s will be delivered in a 118-set single class configuration. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation