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CASA Mandates Sim Training for “non-normal” ops

Elite iGate synthetic training device (Steve Hitchen)

21 May 2012

CASA has issued new rules that prevent certain high-risk training to be done in actual commercial aircraft.

FRIDAY FLYING VIDEO: V-tail Bonanza in the Swiss Alps

V-tail Bonanza in the Swiss Alps

18 May 2012

A V-tail Bonanza cruises the Swiss Alps with three cameras attached, providing us with various viewpoints on some magnificent scenery.

CAE Buys Oxford Aviation Academy

Oxford Aviation Academy at Moorabbin Airport (Steve Hitchen)

17 May 2012

International training and systems giant CAE has bought Oxford Aviation Academy for $313 million.

Airservices CEO Greg Russell Resigns

Airservices Australia CEO Greg Russell addresses the Waypoint conference in June 2011. (Airservices Australia)

17 May 2012

Airservices Australia CEO Greg Russell resigns effective immediately.

Cessna to Build Longe-range Citation

Citation Longitude impression (Cessna)

17 May 2012

Cessna has announced the US$26 million long-range Citation Latitude, capable of flying New York-Paris non-stop.

Caloundra Airport to Close for Car Rally

Caloundra Airport

16 May 2012

Caloundra Airport will close for the afternoon of May 26 to accommodate a car rally time trial.

New Helicopter Association Takes Flight

Robinson's R44 Clipper has played a large part in rotary growth in Australia. (Steve Hitchen)

14 May 2012

A new helicopter industry association is to be established to provide direction and guidance for Australia's helicopter operators.

Hawker Pacific Backs Beechcraft Move

The Beechcraft Premier II light jet. (Hawker Beechcraft)

14 May 2012

Hawker Pacific has announced its support for Hawker Beechcraft's decision to enter Chapter 11 and restructure the company's finances.

GippsAERO GA10 Prototype Flies

GippsAERO's GA10 turbo-prop on its maiden flight, May 1 2012 (GippsAERO)

11 May 2012

GippsAERO's new GA10 10-seat turbo-prop has successfully completed its maiden flight at Latrobe Regional Airport in Victoria.

New Aircraft Shipments Slightly Down in Q1

The GA8 Airvan production line at GippsAero HQ at Latrobe Valley Regional Airport. (John Absolon)

11 May 2012

The figures are in, and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) reports a 2.1% decrease in deliveries for Q1 2012 over Q1 2011.

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Tecnam P2008 flight test: Tecnam goes composite

The Tecnam P2008. (John Absolon)

Having made acquaintenances with the Tecnam P2006T light twin in 2010, John Absolon returns to get all cozy with the latest model from the Italian manufacturer – the P2008.








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