777 Options Studied Boeing is studying new ‘next generation’, very long range versions of its 777 widebody twin based on the yet to fly stretched 777-300. The ‘777X Working Group’ is looking at four new models: two increased weight -200X variants and two shortened developments of the -300, at the moment known as the 777-100X.

Speed Kills Do you know about the Darwin Awards? — It’s an annual honour given to the person who did the gene pool the biggest service by killing themselves in the most extraordinarily stupid way. Last year’s winner was the fellow who was killed by a Coke machine which toppled over on top of him

Some very bad luck recently for NSW’s Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service. Equipment, including radio gear, was stolen from the “Lifesaver One” helicopter when it was left unattended in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney, during an airlift operation. A 10 week old baby had respiratory problems, and was dying, so the Lifesaver helicopter was

The Australian Adats Project The RAAF has selected Raytheon to supply new Air Traffic Control (ATC) equipment for the Australian Defence Air Traffic System (ADATS) project. The contract, which is worth $150 million, involves the provision of seven solid state primary radars and seven monopulse secondary radars, eight radar and flight data processing automation systems