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 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 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 […]
Singapore: 11 February 2020 Airbus reveals its blended wing aircraft demonstrator Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. At 2 metres long and 3.2 metres wide, with a surface area of about 2.25m², MAVERIC features a disruptive aircraft design, that […]
BRISBANE, Australia: 10 February 2020 Boeing Australia completes first Loyal Wingman fuselage The Boeing [NYSE:BA] Australia team recently completed major fuselage structural assembly for the first Loyal Wingman. The aircraft is one of three prototypes that will be developed as a part of the Loyal Wingman – Advanced Development Program in partnership with the Royal […]
Media Release EAA Aviation Center, Oshkosh 31 January 2020 EAA YOUNG EAGLES PROGRAM REACHES MILESTONE OF 2.2 MILLION KIDS FLOWN Flights have been conducted in aircraft ranging from hot air balloons to corporate jets The biggest youth aviation education program ever created reached another milestone this week, as the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program […]
Media Release 7 February 2020 PC-24 Rough Field Certification Campaign Brought to a Successful Conclusion Pilatus obtained certification for take-offs and landings on grass, wet earth and snow, making the PC-24 the world’s most flexible business jet ever. Pilatus has now obtained full rough field certification for the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Certification for operations […]
Mission Overview London, UK, 30 January 2020 OneWeb, the global communications company with a mission to bring connectivity to everyone everywhere, today confirms its upcoming launch of 34 satellites has been scheduled for Thursday 6 February at 2142 (GMT) / Friday 7 February 0242 (local time) from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. This marks the […]
Seaplane offers carbon neutral way to explore Sunshine Coast coastline A vintage seaplane may not scream “environmentally friendly” at first glance, but a flight with Paradise Seaplanes is one of the most sustainable ways to explore the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Paradise Seaplanes owner and pilot Shawn Kelly said Willy, as their post-world war Wilga Warbird […]
Spanish Air Force Buys PC-21 Training System Including 24 Aircraft Media Release 31 January 2020 The Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, is the third European air force to opt for the Swiss-produced PC-21, the Next Generation Trainer. Pilatus has committed to delivering a total of 24 PC-21s to Spain. The single-engine turboprop trainer aircraft […]
