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Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News August 5, 2014

The A350 XWB makes its debut in Australia

The world’s newest, most modern and efficient aircraft, the Airbus A350 XWB has made its debut in Australia, landing at Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International airport…

Military Aviation News May 13, 2014

Australia – AIM 9X-2 Sidewinder Missiles

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for AIM 9X-2 Sidewinder missiles and associated equipment, parts, training…

General Aviation News March 21, 2014

Australia says suspected plane debris may have sunk

* Aircraft return to area near where objects spotted by satellite * Govts studying more satellite images to refine search * Weather improved from Thursday,…

General Aviation News March 20, 2014

Possible debris off Australia a ‘credible lead’ for missing Malaysia jet

(Reuters) – Aircraft and ships ploughed through bad weather on Thursday in search of floating objects in remote seas off Australia that Malaysia’s government called…

Civilian aviation news March 3, 2014

Australia seeks to relax Qantas Sale Act

(AFP) Australia’s government will try to repeal legislation which restricts foreign ownership in the struggling national carrier Qantas, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Monday. Abbott…

Military Aviation News February 24, 2014

Australia to buy eight Boeing Poseidon spy planes for $3.6 bln

* First P-8As due in 2017, all 8 fully operational by 2021 * Australia also has an option for a further four aircraft * Australia…

Civilian aviation news February 5, 2014

Virgin Atlantic pulls out of Australia

(AFP) British billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic said on Wednesday it was axing Sydney to Hong Kong services due to increasing costs, leaving British Airways…

Civilian aviation news December 14, 2013

Eurocopter delivers two EC225 aircraft to Waypoint Leasing

Waypoint executes sale and lease back transaction with Bond Helicopters Australia for the two EC225s Two EC225s delivered yesterday are the initial Eurocopter-built aircraft in…

General Aviation News November 28, 2013

Possible Qantas law change sparks takeover talk in Australia

(Reuters) – The Australian government has flagged allowing majority foreign ownership or increased government support for Qantas Airways Ltd (QAN.AX), a move that could shake…

Civilian aviation news November 20, 2013

Bell Helicopter Signs Purchase Agreement with New South Wales Police Force for First Bell 412EPI in Australia

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today a signed purchase agreement with the New South Wales Police Force for the first Bell 412EPI helicopter…

General Aviation News October 10, 2013

First F-35 For Australia Takes Shape In Fort Worth

Lockheed Martin and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) celebrated the beginnings of the first F-35 Lightning II for Australia yesterday. The aircraft, designated as…

Civilian aviation news October 7, 2013

Boeing, Jetstar celebrate delivery of first 787 Dreamliner for Australia

Boeing and Jetstar Airways celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first 787 today, which is also the first Dreamliner for Australia. “Today is a historic…

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