N14 Aermacchi MB-326H In 1965, the RAAF selected the Aermacchi MB-326 as an all through pilot jet trainer to replace both of its existing training aircraft, the Winjeel and the Vampire. The RAN’s advanced jet trainer, the Vampire, also needed replacement, and the logical decision was made to standardise with the RAAF’s selection. The first

Dick Smith’s Airspace 2000 Plan Looks Set to Become a Reality Despite the inevitable objection by some diehard critics, it looks likely that Dick Smith will be successful in gaining acceptance by industry and the regulatory authorities to the implementation of a modified development of the Australian Aviation Industry Association (AAIA) alternative airspace plan first

Airbus Future Developments Airbus Industrie is continuing on a series of new and improved developments to ensure its future. As the world’s second largest airframer, Airbus has a current range of eight aircraft including the A300-600ST SuperTransporter, which earned certification recently. Airbus is also increasing its worldwide customer support base with the opening of a

New Helicopters For Navy The RAN is currently evaluating the contenders for its most important aviation project since the acquisition of the Seahawk, the program to find an advanced light helicopter for the Anzac frigates and the forthcoming Offshore Patrol Combatants. Project SEA 1411/1427 aims to acquire 14 intermediate helicopters for the RAN’s eight Anzac