The recently released National Aviation Policy White Paper “Flight Path to the Future” detailed the considerable contribution of the aviation industry to the social and economic well-being of our nation. By formalising the role of ASTRA, the government has given the industry a unique opportunity to demonstrate that the various industry sectors can work together
Piaggio’s military trainer is the epitome of ruggedness, and it flies well, too. This four-seat tricycle gear aircraft started life as a two-seat tailwheel trainer built by Piaggio in the early fifties for the Italian air force, designated P. 148. The larger P. 149 was intended as a civilian training/touring aircraft, but suffered poor sales
737 and A320 facing challengers & changes After years of tweaks and continual improvements to both the 737NG and A320 family of aircraft, Boeing and Airbus appear set to announce new engine options for their narrowbody aircraft by the end of the year. With replacements for both types now being pushed out to the 2020-2024
The first five ‘Rhinos’ taxi in from Amberley’s runway 33 at the end of their eight day trans-Pacific delivery flight from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California, on March 26, barely three years to the day after then Defence Minister Brendan Nelson announced the government’s decision to procure 24 Super Hornets for the RAAF. The
Super tech for the Super Hornet The arrival of the first five of 24 F/A-18F Super Hornets on March 26 brings new capabilities and potential to the ADF’s and in particular, the RAAF’s order of battle for the next decade or so. Not only is the jet itself more capable, being able to penetrate further
The Super Hornet enters RAAF service The March delivery of the first five Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets to the RAAF was a milestone event for the ADF, one that will end up being so much more than just the introduction of what has been billed as an interim or ‘bridging’ capability. For the personnel of