Australian Aviation

Airbus is considering a possible retrofit option of large winglets for existing A320 family aircraft, after being encouraged by the response to its current ‘Sharklet’ program for new build aircraft. The manufacturer will evaluate the “technical, operational and business aspects” of a potential retrofit program, which would “directly benefit from Airbus’s experience in developing the

Airbus Military and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at this week’s Paris Airshow to jointly develop and market the C295 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform, as both companies cite a growing demand for mid-size early warning aircraft. The MoU will see IAI subsidiary Elta Systems provide the

Bell’s new 407GX and 407AH helicopters have made their international debut at the Paris Airshow. Variations of Bell’s long established 407 helicopter, the 407GX is equipped with a Garmin G1000H glass cockpit, while the 407AH is optimised for parapublic missions with its baseline law enforcement package. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.

All submissions to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Airport Regulation have now been lodged, and it is clear that the aviation industry is a house divided as to its perception of how airports treat operators and non-airside businesses. It is also clear that the smaller the aviation business, the less countervailing power it has when

Global aircraft training firm CAE has announced a joint-venture teaming with Japanese company Mitsui & Co for the establishment of two new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) training centres in Japan and the United States by 2013. The partnership follows on from CAE’s 2010 agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation for a 10-year Exclusive Training Provider program,

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese has announced the approval of Townsville Airport’s new Master Plan,which outlines its strategic direction over the next 20 years. The Master Plan highlights a number of proposals for future growth at the airport, including a passenger terminal redevelopment, expansion of the apron area, and a progressive upgrade