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Aircraft
Australia Celebrates Decade of Super Hornet Operations
Acquired as a “capability gap-filler” to provide airpower between the F-111 and F-35, the F/A-18F has become a valuable and long-term asset for the RAAF.
Aircraft
Air USA Buys Former RAAF Hornets
The civilian-contracted adversary fleet in the U.S. will gain a considerable boost with the delivery of highly-capable legacy Hornets from Australia.
Aircraft
UK/Australia F-35 Software Lab Opens
The UK and Australia have joined forces to develop Mission Data Files for their F-35 fleets.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Ups Ante in Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter Competition
Airbus has suggested Australia could still opt for a Tiger upgrade to cover its requirement.
Aircraft
Australia Trials Litening Pod on C-130J
The RAAF is following the Air National Guard in testing the Litening pod as a means of improving situational awareness for the C-130 crew and ground units.
Malaysia to add AW139s for maritime SAR ops
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will step up plans this year to expand its operations with the delivery of three new helicopters.
Malaysia to add AW139s for maritime SAR ops
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will step up plans this year to expand its operations with the delivery of three new helicopters.
Australian firm gives corporate King Air a utility makeover
Australia’s Hawker Pacific has begun modifications to a Hornbill Skyways Beechcraft King Air B200GT at its Bankstown Airport facility on the outskirts of S
Aircraft
Malaysian Flankers poised to be operational by year-end
The ninth Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) show, held in December, gave the Malaysian air force the opportunity to showcase its newly rec
