New technologies and equipment for the aviation industry.


Airbus announces Fly Your Ideas finalists

Airbus has unveiled the five student finalist teams for the second Airbus Fly Your Ideas competition.

Eurocopter's helicopter hybrid exceeds speed expectations.

Eurocopter's X3 hybrid helicopter demonstrator has delivered on the promise of pushing the frontiers in rotary-wing aviation.

Byron cuts back on GSE side of the business

Byron Aviation GM Rodney Lloyd has advised of changes to the Byron GSE business.

RAAF gets Super Hornet trainers

Boeing has completed delivery of six F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircrew and maintenance trainers to RAAF Base Amberley.

Canberra Airport benefits from smart baggage handling technology

Canberra's upgraded airport features a baggage handling system that showcases technology providing high security and reliability.

Airbus receives first main gear for A350XWB

Airbus has received the first set of A350XWB main landing gear (MLG) produced by Messier-Dowty at Airbus’ A350 XWB landing gear systems test facility.

Airbus sponsors electric concept aircraft

On its way to develop alternative energy-sources for greener aviation, Airbus is also supporting basic research activities for electric aircraft concepts.

Pilatus reports record year

2010 proved to be another year of new records for Pilatus, with the company generating its highest ever sales revenue and operating income.

Embraer in joint venture with China's AVIC

Legacy 600

Embraer has signed a framework agreement with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China aiming to implement a Legacy 600/650 production line in China.

PW1100G lead engine for A320neo development

Customers have selected Pratt & Whitney's PW1100G turbofan as the lead development engine for the A320neo Family, paving the way for the industrial development phase to begin in earnest.

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