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Civilian aviation news August 6, 2012

Avation Plc takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600 in Asia Pacific region

Aircraft to be operated on Australian regional routes Toulouse, 06 August 2012 The first ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft destined for the Asia Pacific Region was…

Military Aviation News August 6, 2012

Boeing Establishes Simulator-based Training for Kiowa Flight Instructors

Helicrew helicopter simulator enables instructors to safely and cost-efficiently enhance skills, plan exercises OAKEY, Queensland, Aug. 6, 2012 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary Boeing Defence…

Civilian aviation news June 5, 2012

Etihad takes stake in Virgin Australia

Etihad Airways, one of the Gulf region’s fast-growing carriers, said on Tuesday it has bought a 3.96 percent equity stake in Virgin Australia. In an…

Military Aviation News June 4, 2012

Boeing Delivers Final Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft to Australia

SEATTLE, June 4, 2012 — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] on May 2 delivered the sixth and final Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C)…

Military Aviation News May 23, 2012

Australia – EA-18G Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) Aircraft Modification Kits

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia for 12 EA-18G Modification Kits to…

Civilian aviation news May 19, 2012

Boeing Announces Final Leg of 787 Dream Tour

EVERETT, Wash., May 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dream Tour will draw to a close with a seventh leg of international…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News March 21, 2012

Airbus and Virgin Australia study new alternative fuel process

Commercialisation of alternative aviation fuels takes a step forward Airbus has joined a consortium including Virgin Australia to study a new pathway to produce sustainable…

Military Aviation News January 27, 2012

Thales Select EC135 for Helicopter Aircrew Training System

Eurocopter aircraft offers proven, low-risk solution BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 27, 2012 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) and Thales Australia today named…

Civilian aviation news October 29, 2011

Qantas responds to industrial action, entire fleet grounded

This step is being taken under the provisions of the Fair Work Act in response to industrial action taken by these unions. The financial impact…

Civilian aviation news October 17, 2011

Virgin Australia inaugurates ATR 72-500 services

A new era of air transport commenced today in Australia when Virgin Australia launched commercial services with the first of its new ATR 72-500 turboprop…

Civilian aviation news October 11, 2011

EMBRAER PLACES 1st PHENOM 100 WITH A FLYING SCHOOL IN ASIA-PACIFIC

CAE Global Academy Perth, Australia to use the jet and full-flight simulator for cadet pilot training ? São José dos Campos, October 11, 2011…

Military Aviation News September 27, 2011

Boeing Statement on Australia’s Intent to Order 6th C-17

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 26, 2011 — The government of Australia on Sept. 26 announced its intent to procure a sixth Boeing C-17 Globemaster III…

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