Australia’s helicopter industry in the climb The establishment of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) in November 2012 has given a voice back to local operators, pilots, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers as the rotary-wing industry continues to transition through a period of growth and the challenges of extensive regulatory change. Since the disbandment of the
Despite a dwindling order book, Boeing is optimistic about the future for the Super Hornet program, thanks to the promise of its Advanced Super Hornet enhancements and US Navy demand for the Growler The best way to meet an evolving threat is with an evolving aircraft – so goes Boeing’s slogan for its newly flight
International operators, non-aeronautical sources sustain growth at Adelaide Airport Adelaide Airport Ltd is preparing for a new round of investments to cater for its expanding aviation and commercial businesses. The proposed works include three new gates at the passenger terminal, complete with aerobridges, and a new apron and passenger facilities for regional airlines. This content
Australia commits to the F-35 Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s April 23 announcement that the government had approved the purchase of a further 58 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning IIs confirms the aircraft’s role as the central pillar of RAAF airpower in the 2020s. The acquisition allows the replacement of the RAAF’s 71 ageing F/A-18A/B ‘classic’ Hornets
On the face of it, the federal government’s not unexpected announcement that Sydney’s second airport will be at Badgerys Creek should finally bring a half century of political dithering to an end. In reality, the deal is a long way from done and Canberra’s outline of how the new airport will take shape was short
Qantas puts its frequent flyers’ loyalty to the test Hot on the heels of another dismal financial disclosure with a particularly deep accompaniment of job cuts, Qantas’s decision to roll out unpopular changes to its frequent flyer program in late March only added to the gloomy narrative of a flailing kangaroo. As public relations manoeuvres