The Courier-Mail reports that Queensland police officers are trialing Remotely Piloted Aircraft to possibly replace police helicopters. Given that both Anna Bligh and Campbell Newman are currently pledging to get behind a permanent police helicopter as part of their election campaign, the results of the trial could prove interesting. You can get the full story here.
Canadian jet manufacturer Bombardier Aerospace has named men’s tennis World Number 1 Novak Djokovic as a new Learjet Brand Ambassador. The Serbian tennis maestro, who has dominated the sport over the last 18 months, joins an exclusive list of Bombardier Business Aircraft brand ambassadors including actor and pilot John Travolta, architect Frank Gehry, maestro Valery Gergiev, and classical pianist Lang Lang. Says Djokovic, “I’ve been a Learjet fan for many years; they’re fantastic planes”.
The Border Mail reports that a wheels up landing by a Piper Comanche pilot closed Albury Airport for an hour on Monday arvo. The pilot is said to have reported engine problems shortly after take-off.
Singapore Airlines is offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets on its last commercial Boeing 747 flights between Singapore and Hong Kong on 6 April 2012. The online contest is hosted on www.SIAjourneys.com. Participants simply need to answer five skill-based questions correctly to stand a chance to win a pair of return Economy Class tickets on the farewell flight.
Registrations are now open for the Aeromedical Association of Australia/Flight Nurses Australia 24th Scientific Meeting in Cairns from 29 August to 1 September. To register click here.
New Bombardier LearJet Brand Ambassador Novak Djokovic.
