Defence downselects Helicopter Aircrew Training System bidders Three tenderers have been down-selected to move to the second phase of the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) competition. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password?

Fostering a sustainable regional aviation industry Most readers of this column will notice that I try to remain positive with respect to regional aviation. It is this sector that most effectively links the bush to the major cities. With Australia’s demographic, the sector is as important as good roads and telecommunications. In short, regional aviation

Unbelievably, it had been four years since I flew the Diamond DA40XLS. Now its latest derivative stands on the apron at Bankstown Airport displaying the flags of the many nations that operate this aircraft type. And while I am always keen to fly an aircraft, I can’t help but feel that this is an opportune

As first flight looms, Airbus’s A350 series has Boeing’s popular 777 family firmly in its sights. With the entry into service of the world’s first all-composite airliner far from smooth, it is little wonder Airbus is being a little more cautious about the flying debut of its A350. On May 13, in a very muted