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ATR 72-600 receives EASA certification

ATR has announced that the ATR 72-600, the new member of its aircraft family, has obtained certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency.

First A330 MRTT delivered to RAAF

The first Airbus Military A330 MRTT new generation tanker/transport has been delivered to the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation.

UFS supplies fabric hangar for Vietnam

Universal Fabric Structures was selected by Jetstar Pacific Airlines to supply and construct an Alu-Span TFS fabric structure to be located at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Airbus-sponsored electric concept aircraft flies

Six weeks after its first public presentation, the Airbus-sponsored technology demonstrator “eGenius” has performed its maiden flight.

FTA invests in MPL simulators

Mechtronix Systems and Flight Training Adelaide have announced a contract for the purchase of a Mechtronix Ascent® XJ Trainer™ with an option for an Airbus A320 FFT X™.

Cloud computing technology enhances aviation safety

A handheld cloud computing application that has the potential to prevent accidents was launched this month.

Aircraft 'boneyard' for Alice Springs

The first dedicated aircraft storage facility, outside the US, is to be built at Alice Springs Airport.

Bird deterrent grass earns prestigious award

GrasslanzTechnology Limited has been named a category winner in the 2011 Du Pont Australia and New Zealand Innovation Awards.

Glidepath consolidates its US operations

The USA subsidiary of Glidepath is consolidating operations to better position the company for an eventual upturn in the industry.

GSE Services acquires AERO Specialities agency

AERO Specialties has announced the expansion of its global distribution network into Australasia.

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