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Hunter brothers spent 23 days in flight without landing
Press Release 11 June 2020 FAI Ninety years ago, the Hunter brothers spent 23 days in flight without landing Ninety years ago on 11 June 1930, the four Hunter brothers began their journey to break the world record for Duration in an airplane with a flight that was to last an incredible 23 days. The […]
Red Arrows Pilots join the International Armchair Airshow
Press Release 6 June 2020 Red Arrows Pilots join the International Armchair Airshow Six former and current members of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, including Squadron Leader Martin Pert (Red1), are set to take part in this year’s inaugural International Armchair Airshow. We will hear from the pilots as they walk-us […]
Longview’s First Production CL-415EAF “Enhanced Aerial Firefighter”
Abbotsford, British Columbia, 10 March 2020 Longview Aviation Services (LAS) of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in cooperation with Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, is pleased to announce the first Viking CL-415EAF “Enhanced Aerial Firefighter” has taken its inaugural flight at Cascade Aerospace’s facility in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Manufacturer’s serial number (MSN) 1081 is the […]
Warbirds Over Wanaka – New Spitfire Pilot
WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA –NEW SPITFIRE PILOT Media Release 13 March 2020 Up and coming Warbirds pilot and Warbirds Over Wanaka Flying Scholarship winner, Bevan Dewes, has achieved a life-long ambition to fly the legendary WWII Spitfire fighter aircraft. Bevan has this week been type rated in Doug Brooker’s two-seater Spitfire at Ardmore Airfield in Auckland. […]
WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW – CANCELLED
WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW – CANCELLED Media Release 15 March 2020 The Southern Hemisphere’s largest Warbirds Airshow, Warbirds Over Wanaka, has been cancelled in the wake of the New Zealand Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Airshow, planned for Easter weekend, had been expected to attract 55,000 people over the three days […]
Brisbane Airport embarks on new wildlife dispersal program
Brisbane Airport embarks on new wildlife dispersal program Monday 16 March 2020 Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is trialling the use of a canine to strengthen its comprehensive wildlife management strategy and ensure safety of aircraft using Brisbane Airport. Ozzie the German Shepherd is 18 months old, loves balls, despises birds, and has been with BAC […]
FIGHTING FIRES THROUGH THE LENS
Fighting Fires Through The Lens Australian-owned aviation operations and engineering company, Air Affairs Australia, has played an integral role in this year’s extreme bushfire season with its Special Mission Firescan capability. Air Affairs Australia has provided Airborne Bushfire Reconnaissance services throughout Australia since 1994 and as a unique ‘eye-in-the-sky’, captures critical fire intelligence imagery and […]
Wings Over Illawarra 2020 Postponed
Wings Over Illawarra 2020 Postponed In the interests of Public Health and the directive of the Federal Government Wings Over Illawarra 2020 is being postponed. In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 the Federal Government has made the decision to ban non-essential gatherings of more then 500 people. At this stage we have […]
US-Bangla Airlines Adds Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft To Fleet
US-Bangla Airlines Adds Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft To Fleet Lessor Avation orders two more aircraft, further demonstrating the suitability of the -600 series for the leasing market Singapore, 12 February 202 World number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR announce that Singapore based lessor Avation PLC (AVAP: LSE) has converted two Purchase Rights into firm orders […]
Sunshine Coast’s new runway on track for 21 May 2020
Sunshine Coast’s new runway on track for 21 May 2020 There are less than 100 days until the official opening of the Sunshine Coast Airport’s new runway–a historic milestone for our region which is set to change the face of local tourism, business and export and connect our Sunshine Coast with the world. The first […]
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