Boeing has conducted the first field test of its augmented reality maintenance technology to support the repair of deployed aircraft.

The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed 120 personnel and six aircraft this week to Thailand to participate in Exercise Thai Boomerang 2023.

The inaugural Pacific Wings Gold Coast airshow took place in front of sell-out crowds between 18 and 20 August | Nigel Pittaway

The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing have finalised the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to U.S. government approval.

The Royal Australian Air Force has conducted air-to-air refuelling training with the Indonesian Air Force for the first time.

An aircraft coating facility is set to be built at Newcastle Airport to maintain Australia’s fleet of F-35A Lightning II aircraft.

CAE Australia has announced that Adacel has joined CAE-led team in response to Air 5428 Phase 3, for RAAF’s future air mission training system.

A new roadmap released by CSIRO and Boeing suggests Australia has a moment-in-time opportunity to develop a sovereign sustainable aviation fuel industry, with domestic demand for jet fuel expected to increase by 75 per cent by 2050.

Korea Aerospace Industries is keeping a watchful eye on the RAAF’s Hawk Lead-In Fighter Trainer replacement program amid major export success with its potential candidate, the T-50/FA-50 family.

Western Australia Police Minister Paul Papalia, along with Police Commissioner Col Blanch, welcomed the arrival of Australia’s first Airbus five-bladed H145 helicopter on 26 July to support police operations in the state.

The Royal Australian Air Force’s 35 Squadron is seeking to increase its footprint in far North Queensland and the Torres Strait as part of joint force operations with the Leonardo C-27J Spartan airlifter.

The Albanese Government will purchase 20 new C-130J Hercules aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force for $9.8 billion, expanding upon the 12 Hercules aircraft currently operated by Air Force.

Five years ago, the acquisition of four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to replace the P-3K2 Orion aircraft was approved. On July 17th, the fourth and final aircraft was welcomed to the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s Base Ohakea.

A Joint Vision Statement covering the intent to work collaboratively on E-7 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (SEW&C) capability development has been signed by the chiefs of the RAAF, RAF and US Air Force.

Royal Australian Air Force F-35As will deploy to Indonesia in September this year to participate in Exercise Elang AUSINDO 2023. The exercise marks the inaugural deployment of RAAF F-35As to Indonesia.

Boeing has signed a three-year agreement with family-owned Flying Colours Aviation (FCA) to paint Australia’s E-7A Wedgetail and P-8A Poseidon aircraft as part of deeper maintenance services.