Australian Aviation

The Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter service The Canberra based Snowy Hydro SouthCare Rescue Helicopter service provides vital EMS coverage to the ACT and southeastern NSW with its single Bell 412 helicopter. Established in 1998 to meet the need for an aeromedical service for the ACT and southeastern NSW region, Snowy Hydro SouthCare was born

MAXimum advantage While Boeing may have been late out of the starting gate on the 737 MAX – which is the fourth generation of a design that will celebrate its 50th year in 2018 – it may well introduce the aircraft in 2016, possibly in a similar timeframe as the rival Airbus A320neo. At stake

Filming and following the Tour de France from the air Aviation played a critical role in beaming to the world the images of Australian Cadel Evans’s history making victory at the 2011 Tour de France. Images of Evans’ fighting victory in the iconic cycling stage race around France, the world’s third biggest sporting event behind

Bombardier has announced interior completion for its new Global 7000 and 8000 ultra long range business jets will be undertaken at its Global Completion Centre in Montreal. “The team at the Global Completion Centre has a proven track record in delivering the superior design, quality and craftsmanship our customers demand,” said Steve Ridolfi, president, Bombardier

Boeing has been awarded a new performance based logistics (PBL) contract with the US Department of Defense to support USAF and international C-17s from 2012 through to 2021. Under the C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) Boeing will continue to be responsible for C-17 heavy maintenance (at Charleston, South Carolina, and Altus, Oklahoma) and

CASR Part 145 introduced The recent introduction of CASA’s new Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) Part 145 for Australia’s MRO industry has caused some debate over its attempt to harmonise with the similar EASA Part 145 regulations, and the future viability of smaller players in the industry. Implemented under a suite of four key maintenance