The Acquisition of the RAAF’s 15 F-111G Aircraft The acquisition of the RAAF’s 15 F-111G aircraft was without doubt one of the best value for money defence purchases of the last decade. These capable aircraft are aerodynamically superior to the RAAF’s F/RF-111C fleet, with better climb performance, range and a more robust inlet design. While

In an unprecedented but innovative move, the head of AirServices Australia, Bill Pollard, has invited Dick Smith, vocal critic of the proposed airspace plan, to put forward his own proposal for an alternative airspace design. Followers of the airspace saga will be aware that Dick Smith has vowed to continue the fight against the plan

Aew&C For Raaf Edges Close The RAAF has issued industry an Invitation to Register Interest (ITR) to provide the ADF with the long sought-after Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability, which should be introduced into service early in the new century. The ITR is a significant milestone in the process to acquire AEW&C aircraft,

Trans Tasman Talks Resume After a 20 month break, talks on the subject of the formation of a single trans Tasman aviation market will resume this month and are due to be completed by November this year. The move follows the previous government’s decision to renege on its offer of Australian domestic rights to Air