First HATS EC135 takes off With the ink barely dry on Boeing Defence Australia’s contract with the ADF for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), the first EC135 T2+ that will train Army and Navy pilots and aircrew under the program completed its maiden flight on January 16 at Airbus Helicopters’ Donauwörth, Germany facility. This

On the flightdeck for QF767, the last Qantas 767 passenger service When Qantas received its first Boeing 767 in 1985, Bob Hawke was the Prime Minister, Neighbours was in its first season on television and Kirrily Zupp was starting high school. Over the ensuing 29 years the political landscape would change and Neighbours would go

New aircraft, new Etihad When it comes time to reinvent an airline, executives and management teams have many options at hand. Perhaps a new brand. 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? Keep

The Raaf’s Air Mobility Revolution The forthcoming arrival in Australia of the RAAF’s first two Alenia Aermacchi/L-3 COM C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters will be the latest step in a transformational period for the ADF’s air transport force. The first two C-27Js are expected to arrive at their temporary home of RAAF Richmond near Sydney in