Having Difficulty Finding Aero Australia?
Having Difficulty Finding Aero Australia? Many readers have contacted us in the past six months saying they can’t find Aero Australia at their regular newsagent. The distributor for Aero Australia is Integrated Publication Solutions (IPS). IPS has given us a link so you may visit it’s web site, insert your post code and it will […]
Global 7000 flight test setback
Global 7000 suffers in-flight flameout 18 August 2017 Bombardier issued the following statement today, in response to the flameout of one the two GE Passport engines fitted to the second prototype Global 7000. The incident occurred during a test flight on 15 August, causing the aircraft to make a single-engine recovery to Wichita, Kansas, where […]
Mi-171A2 achieves Type Certification
Rosaviatsia certifies Mi-171A2 18 August 2017 Russian Helicopters Holding Company (part of Rostec State Corporation) obtained a type certificate for medium utility Mi-171A2 helicopter in a convertible configuration from the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation (Rosaviatsia). This document opens the door for helicopter deliveries to commercial customers. The helicopter was demonstrated to […]
Canadian CC-130J IRB commitments delivered
CC-130J Super Hercules delivers IRB commitments for Canada 16 August 2017 Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the Aircraft Capability – Tactical (ACP-T) Acquisition Industrial Regional Benefits (IRB) commitments valued at US$1.4 billion associated with Canada’s purchase of 17 CC-130J Super Hercules aircraft in 2007. Lockheed Martin completed its IRB commitments one year ahead of schedule […]
Chief of Air Force flies PC-21
Chief of Air Force completes first flight in the PC-21 15 August 2017 In a recent ceremony that marked a significant milestone for the Air 5428 Pilot Training System, Lockheed Martin celebrated the Chief of Air Force first flight of the in-service PC-21 aircraft. The occasion was celebrated at a media event hosted by Australian […]
First Challenger 350 for Argentina
Bombardier delivers first Challenger 350 in Argentina 15 August 2017 Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today it delivered the first Challenger 350 aircraft to be based in Argentina, joining Bombardier’s fleet of 122 Challenger aircraft in Latin America. Bombardier’s business jet fleet in Latin America is comprised of approximately 685 aircraft in service – spanning the […]
First Learjet 75 delivered to Brazil
Bombardier delivers first Learjet 75 to Brazil 14 August 2017 Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that it delivered its first Learjet 75 aircraft to a Brazilian customer. The aircraft joins Bombardier’s business jet fleet of 685 Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft in Latin America. “Learjet aircraft are iconic, rooted in deep pride and based on […]
CargoLogicAir launches UK-Mexico service
CargoLogicAir launches scheduled UK-Mexico 747F service 9 August 2017 CargoLogicAir the only British all-cargo airline, is to launch its first scheduled cargo route on 19 August 2017, providing main-deck services connecting the UK and Mexico. Twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 flights will depart from CLA’s base at London Stansted Airport every Wednesday and Saturday. Flights will operate […]
Air Lease Corporation Firms 737 MAX Order
Air Lease Corporation finalises order for 12 737 MAXs 8 August 2017 Boeing and Air Lease Corporation have finalised an order for 12 737 MAXs first announced at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The agreement also includes two new orders for the 787-9 Dreamliner. “These additional orders reflect ALC’s highly successful placements to date of […]
OTDIH: First woman to circumnavigate the world by helicopter – 8 August 1997
OTDIH: First Woman to Circumnavigate the World by Helicopter Picture of Jennifer Murray and Quentin Smith British helicopter pilot Jennifer Murray became the first woman to successfully fly round the world in a helicopter 20 years ago, on 8 August 1997. She completed the feat in 97 days, flying with co-pilot Quentin Smith. Flying a […]
Marand Vertical Tails For Third RAAF F-35A
Marand vertical tails installed on Australian F-35A fighter 7 August 2017 The third Australian F-35A Joint Strike Fighter has received its Marand made vertical tail as it nears production completion. The Victorian based company is an Australian industry leader in the global F-35 programme with an exceptionally strong performance record to date, one of which […]