Australian Aviation

Steve Purvinas, who had served as federal secretary of the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA) since 2006, had battled union officials over a no-confidence motion passed against him earlier this year.

The Royal Australian Air Force was the launch customer for the E-7 Wedgetail platform and was joined by the Republic of Korea Air Force and the Turkish Air Force, which currently operates the E-7.

The B-21 Raider has been spotted by eagle-eyed aviation photographers recently soaring over Edwards Air Force Base in California, where it is conducting flight testing.

AATP Shoalhaven is strategically positioned to leverage the region’s thriving aerospace and aviation industries, offering businesses an unparalleled opportunity to establish themselves in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

Fifty-nine per cent of members approved the agreement, the fourth put forward by the planemaker, which increases pay by 38 per cent over four years and awards extra bonuses for ratification and productivity but does not bring back a pension plan frozen almost 10 years ago.

Qantas has agreed to change its application and approval process for assistance animals after a disability discrimination case in the Federal Court.