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Irish lessor Avolon has ordered eight Airbus A320s. The aircraft will feature Airbus’s new ‘sharklet’ winglets. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Address Password Keep me signed in on this device Forgot password? To unlock all Australian

Bell Helicopter has introduced an engine power and cockpit display upgrade package for its evergreen 412EP twin engined helicopter. The upgrade, comprising a 15 per cent power boost to its P&WC PT6T-3BE engines with electronic engine control, and glass cockpit displays common to the new 429 light twin, will be available from 2012 once a

The final UK Harrier sortie was flown on December 15, ending 41 years of Harrier operations with the RAF and Royal Navy. The final flight was conducted by 16 GR.9 and T.12 Harriers of the RAF’s 1 Squadron and the RN’s 800NAS, with flypasts of several bases before returning to Cottesmore for the last time.

Where to now for regional aviation? It is possible in the medium to long term that the resources ‘boom’ will enter a more mature phase as China, India and other developing economies continue to take steps to manage their growth, albeit still at high levels. This will bring more certainty to the export market and

The UK’s decision to cancel its plans to buy 138 of the F-35B STOVL variant and instead buy as few as 36 conventional carrier capable F-35Cs leaves Italy the only JSF program partner other than the US Marine Corps to have maintained its intention to order the STOVL. While some commentators have speculated the UK

Qantas grounds A380s after QF32 engine failure The November 4 uncontained failure of the number 2 Rolls- Royce Trent 900 engine on a Qantas A380 just six minutes after it took off from Singapore led the airline to immediately ground its six strong A380 fleet. Part of the engine disintegrated over the Indonesian island of