As part of Exercise Mobility Astra, RAAF members operated a C-130J Hercules out of RNZAF Base Woodbourne, providing crews with a new and challenging environment to train in.
The Diamond DA42 Twin Star, believed to be registered VH-YQP, crashed into a hangar at around 2pm on Wednesday, killing both people on board and injuring several on the ground in the subsequent fire, with 10 taken to hospital.
The International Air Services Commission (IASC) has awarded the Flying Kangaroo unrestricted capacity to Canada for 99 years, including its subsidiaries and codeshare arrangements with partners such as American Airlines and WestJet.
Flight QF520 to Brisbane on 8 November 2024, operated by VH-VYH, was forced to return to Sydney after a loud bang was heard from the right engine during the take-off roll. According to investigators, the failure occurred after the aircraft had already reached V1 decision speed and could not abort.
The deal follows an extensive evaluation program by the ADF and marks a significant step forward in deploying operational counter-small uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities across Defence.
Delivered five weeks ahead of schedule in partnership with aviation services provider Yulista, the aircraft, a converted Boeing 777, will serve as NASA’s most capable airborne research platform to date. It is set to play a central role in supporting global climate and Earth system science.