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Week in brief January 20 2012

The P2006T production line at Tecnam's facility in Capua, southern Italy. (Tecnam)

2012 Reno Air Race to go ahead following tragedy; HARS to focus on Southern Cross II rebuild; Tecnam P2006T gets MTOW increase; Wings Over Illawarra; and more.

Swinburne University of Technology to host Aviation Seminar Series

(Swinburne University of Technology)

Swinburne University of Technology is gearing up to host its 15th annual Aviation Seminar Series next month.

CASA grounds Beechcraft Bonanza/Debonair fleet

CASA has grounded Australia's fleet of Beechcraft Bonanzas and Debonairs following the recent discovery of damaged and frayed flight control cables on two aircraft.

Gulfstream Aerospace rolls out final G200 biz jet

(Gulfstream Aerospace)

After a 14-year production run, Gulfstream Aerospace has completed the 250th and final G200 super mid-size business jet.

Lockyer Valley Regional Airport gets green light

The site of Lockyer Valley Regional Airport.

The nascent Lockyer Valley Regional Airport will officially be announced by Queensland Attorney-General Paul Lucas on Tuesday December 20 at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre.

Week in brief December 16 2011

The Australian Defence Force has this week received its 15th (of the 46 it has on order) MRH90. (Department of Defence)

ATSB concern over PA-31-350 turbochargers; 100LL alternative shows progress; GippsAero on Facebook; ATSB releases Q3 report; ADF receives 15th MRH90; and much more.

Flight Design introduces law enforcement variant of LSA

(Flight Design)

German aircraft manufacturer Flight Design has unveiled a law enforcement variant of its CTLE light sport aircraft.

Royal Aeronautical Society Australia seeking to build membership

Royal Aeronautical Society Australia Division President Andrew Drysdale.

The Australian Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society is exploring ways to broadening its membership and further engage with the General Aviation community.

Burt Rutan, Microsoft co-founder to build largest aircraft ever

(Stratolaunch Systems)

Aerospace engineering legend Burt Rutan and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen are partnering in a new space tourism venture that will see them design and build the largest aircraft ever made.

Brisbane Airport cuts landing fees for RACQ CareFlight

(RACQ Careflight)

Brisbane Airport has announced a new partnership with RACQ CareFlight that will see the community rescue helicopter service reimbursed for all landing fees it incurs from using the airport.

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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.