Helicopter News

Query on airport plan

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:52:07 +0000

THE Sunshine Coast Environmental Council says the Sunshine Coast will always be a second-rate airport compared to Brisbane and has called on the government to explore other alternatives to its planned upgrade. SCEC executive officer Wiebe Ter Bals …

Read more at The Sunshine Coast Daily.

Albanese to meet Wilton airport opponent

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:51:30 +0000

International Business Times AUThe most vocal advocate for a new airport at Wilton, west of Wollongong, is about to square off in Canberra against one of the proposal's biggest critics. Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, who has been leading a renewed campaign …

Read more at Illawarra Mercury.

Sikorsky Seeks Seahawk Helicopter Sale to South Korea

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:42:10 +0000

By Fred Musante MH-60R Seahawk, which will be part of Navy squadron to be established in March. navy.mil South Korea is seeking to buy eight MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters from Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford that advances the company's …

Read more at Patch.com.

Old Phrogs get new life

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 16:44:30 +0000

Members of Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 adopted the term to the consternation of Boeing executives who thought it sounded negative. It's unclear why or when the Ph entered the picture. The CH-46E is the only 46 variant still in service in the …

Read more at Marine Corps Times.

Airport tax grab is devoid of logic

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:50:10 +0000

Last week, Brisbane Airport announced that in April, visitor numbers from Asian markets increased by 15.4 per cent, or 6400 passengers. There was an increase of 54.2 per cent from China, 35.2 per cent from Taiwan and 27.1 per cent from India. …

Read more at Courier Mail.

Qantas to close Tullamarine Airport base, axe 500 engineers

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:50:09 +0000

They will be part of a wider cull of between 500 and 600 jobs across the three bases as the airline adjusts to changing technology and the introduction of new aircraft. A second Victorian facility at Avalon, near Geelong, will remain open for now.At least 400 Qantas workers face the axeHerald SunMore than 400 jobs to go at QantasNinemsnall 10 news articles » …

Read more at The Australian.

Qantas pledges upgrades to fill vacant international seats

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:50:08 +0000

Those days are over on Qantas from today as the airline introduces at-the-gate upgrades on international flights, allowing it to offer previously empty business- and first-class seats to its most frequent flyers, further intensifying the battle for …

Read more at The Australian.

Tiger bullish on its path back to profit

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:50:06 +0000

The airline was grounded for six weeks by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and has been restricted to a phased return to full operation, meaning its 10 Australian-based aircraft have been under-used. But it expects the opening of its second base in …

Read more at The Australian.

Life Flight chopper visit highlights EMS open house

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:45:17 +0000

OSF Life Flight pilot Steve Cornillaud talks about flying his helicopter with EMS members of the Altona Oneida Wataga Ambulance Service at an open house in Watage on Saturday afternoon. STEVE DAVIS/The Register-Mail By CHARLIE GORNEY Whipping up hay in …

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Perth Airport roadwork aims to ease congestion, Troy Buswell says

News — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:50:13 +0000

Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied THIS is the first look at the proposed upgrade to roads around Perth Airport in a bid to ease congestion and improve access. Mr Buswell said works would start early next year. “This a $1 billion investment in road …

Read more at Perth Now.