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Week in brief January 27 2012

New Zealand is getting its own Angel Flight charity organisation thanks to Lance Weller.

27 Jan 2012

Kiwi's get Angel Flight service; 2013 Wide Bay Airshow dates set; Tiger Moth restoration; Piper kicking Pacific Rim goals; and much more.

Schofields Flying Club to host RFACA conference & ALACs

25 Jan 2012

Schofields Flying Club has this year been chosen to host the jointly run Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia annual conference and the Australian Light Aircraft Championships.

Robinson Helicopter Company posts impressive 2011

Robinson Helicopter HQ in Torrance, California. (RHC)

25 Jan 2012

The ever-popular Robinson Helicopter Company has announced impressive sales results for the 2011 calendar year.

ATSB update on Qantas Trent 900 failure investigation

24 Jan 2012

The ATSB has released an update of its investigation into the Qantas A380 engine disc failure in November 2010.

Week in brief January 20 2012

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

20 Jan 2012

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)

19 Jan 2012

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

CASA grounds Beechcraft Bonanza/Debonair fleet

16 Jan 2012

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)

21 Dec 2011

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.

15 Dec 2011

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)

15 Dec 2011

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.

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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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