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P-8A Poseidon, The Submarine Hunter

Jul 14, 2020
4 min

P-8A Poseidon, The Submarine Hunter

Earlier this year the US. Navy received its 100th P-8A aircraft from Boeing as the global fleet, which also includes the Indian navy and the Australian and CU. air forces approach 300,000 flight hours of hunting submarines and providing aerial reconnaissance capabilities around the world. “We’re honoured by the Navy’s faith and confidence in our employees and the P-8 system,” said Stu Voboril, vice president and program manager. "Our focus has been, and will be, on delivering

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Team Nightjar, Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations

Jul 14, 2020
3 min

Team Nightjar, Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations

Airbus Helicopters has joined hands with over 20 Australian partners to form Team Nightjar, as the consortium launches its solution to Project LAND 2097 Phase 4. Under this Project, the Commonwealth of Australia is seeking a fleet of helicopters to support the Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations. Bringing together Australia’s best industry capabilities and academia, the Team Nightjar members include Cablex, Cyborg Dynamics, Deakin University, DEWC, ECLIPS, Ferra Eng

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Theoretical Knowledge at Interviews for Aviators

Jul 14, 2020
2 min

Theoretical Knowledge at Interviews for Aviators

By Anthony Foxcroft, CFI at Aviation Training. A few years ago, I attended an interview at an airline in the Middle East. I was successful and was offered a position, and while I ultimately decided not to pursue it, the experience was interesting. There were 15 candidates from all around the world hoping to be chosen, and for many of them, get their big break in the industry. With a career on the line, everyone is spruced up and on their best behaviour. The very first round o

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85 Years of Bell Helicopter innovation

Jul 14, 2020
2 min

85 Years of Bell Helicopter innovation

It started with the renowned Bell 47 Model - the “Bubble” - becoming the first certified helicopter for civilian use. Ready to jump into the civil market, Larry Bell concocted a three-step approach to introduce helicopters to everyday civilians and businesses. Today at Bell, this three-step strategy to bring vertical lift to new audiences has not changed; it’s evolved. The first step starts with building skilled pilots. Needing more people to operate these new vertical lift i

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The “New” SAA, Creditors Approve BRP’s Plan

Jul 14, 2020
2 min

The “New” SAA, Creditors Approve BRP’s Plan

The South African Airways (SAA) business rescue plan (BRP) has been approved by 86% of the vote at Tuesday’s creditors' meeting. This paves the way for the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) to launch a new airline with an interim board and CEO. The “New” SAA will once again call on the taxpayer to provide the funds in the form of a R16 billion injection to get off the ground and pay creditors. Money will also be needed for the 1,000 staff who will be hired to be part of

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AH-64 Apache Helicopters, 2500 and Counting

Jul 7, 2020
2 min

AH-64 Apache Helicopters, 2500 and Counting

Boeing recently delivered its 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the US. Army, from the company’s production line in Mesa, Arizona. The first production AH-64, an A-model Apache, rolled off the assembly line on September 30, 1983, and was delivered by Boeing heritage company McDonnell Douglas to the US. Army in January 1984. Today, Boeing is producing and delivering AH-64E helicopters to a growing list of customers around the world. “The Apache has built a

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Qantas bids farewell to the Boeing 747 after almost 50 years Service

Jul 7, 2020
2 min

Qantas bids farewell to the Boeing 747 after almost 50 years Service

Qantas has announced a program of events to farewell it's last remaining Boeing 747 and provide Australians with the opportunity to say goodbye to the much loved “Queen of the Skies” ahead of its retirement from the national carrier’s fleet. The airline will operate three one-hour “farewell jumbo joy flights” departing from Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane, in response to requests from employees and customers for one final chance to fly on the aircraft. Qantas 747 Fleet Captain

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The Brazilian Air Force C-390 Millennium

Jul 7, 2020
2 min

The Brazilian Air Force C-390 Millennium

The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) took delivery of the third multi-mission medium airlift C-390 Millennium in the series manufactured by Embraer. The aircraft will be operated by First Troop Transport Group (1st GGT). Similar to the first two units delivered in 2019 and the additional 25 which will be delivered to the FAB, this third unit is prepared to perform aerial refuelling missions, with the KC-390 Millennium designation. The C-390 Millennium was developed as a joint projec

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Russian UAC Be-200ES Amphibious Aircraft deployed in Turkey

Jul 7, 2020
3 min

Russian UAC Be-200ES Amphibious Aircraft deployed in Turkey

Two Russian Be-200ES amphibious aircraft have arrived in Turkey and from June 16 will begin work on suppressing the spread of forest wildfires in the Republic of Turkey. The signing of the Forest fire-fighting service agreement and the aircraft deployment was organized by the United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC UAC powered by Rostec State Corporation) with the assistance of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies

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ICAO, Singapore and the United Kingdom Join Forces for the good of Aircrew

Jul 7, 2020
2 min

ICAO, Singapore and the United Kingdom Join Forces for the good of Aircrew

Singapore and the United Kingdom (UK) are commencing a series of trials to test the crew module of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Taskforce (CART) Take-off guidelines. These guidelines aim to reduce the public health risk to air passengers, aircrew, airport staff while strengthening confidence among the travelling public. ICAO, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, Changi Airp

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