Navy Planning To Acquire Maritime Helicopters For Anzac Frigates The acquisition of 14 intermediate maritime helicopters for the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac frigates is proceeding to plan, subject to budgetary approval. The RAN helicopter requirement, Project Sea 1411, is for a helicopter capable of conducting surveillance by day and night, and in adverse weather conditions.

10 Years Ago Boeing is to adopt the designation Corporate 77 Series for future executive versions of its aircraft. For example, an executive-configured Boeing 757-200 becomes a Corporate 77-52 and a Boeing 747-300 for a head-of-state would be designated a Corporate 77-43. The company has 95 Boeing jetliners of four types in corporate and private

Flight Planner for Windows Viewing Flight Planner for Windows is like reviewing a comprehensive encyclopedia – where do you start? Should you admire the attractive cover, the presentation of the icons after installation, or the ease with which various aspects of the programme can be accessed? I suppose the first question to ask is whether

Undersea Aircraft Recovery The big news of the month is the discovery of a veritable air force of aircraft reported found on the sea bed of the Queensland Sunshine Coast. In what amounts to an enthusiast’s dream come true, Melbourne diver Don Dennis has found what he reports to be a large number of aircraft