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GippsAero launches China program

GippsAERO and Jinggong Aviation have launched a sales distribution and support program for China.

Altaire project suspended

Piper Aircraft has indefinitely suspended further development of the Piper Altaire business jet.

Perth airspace restricted for CHOGM

Air space around Perth will be restricted from 26 - 31 October as the city hosts the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting .

600th TBM rolls off the line

SOCATA has rolled-out the 600th aircraft in the successful TBM turbo-prop range.

Museum to launch special photo exhibition at Open Day

The Airways Museum is holding an Open Day and launchingf a new special photo exhibition: Australian Civil Aircraft Between the Wars.

Week in Brief 21 October 2011

New Airservices website; Sydney's second airport?; 787 bingle; and more.

Airservices controllers recognised as part of international celebrations

Airservices has recognised three air traffic controllers for going ‘above and beyond’ in the profession of air traffic management.

Vale Rod Walker

One of the founders of the UAV Challenge, Professor Rodney Walker, has passed away.

Management shakeup at Piper

Piper Aircraft has appointed a new President and CEO and is reviewing some aspects of its business.

Vulcanair goes Garmin

Vulcanair has announced the EASA validation of the Garmin G950 Glass Cockpit on to its range of piston aircraft.

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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.