Airbus Wins South Pacific A220 Boost

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irbus has secured its first A220 EMBRAER confident of E190-E2 customer in the South Pacific sales into Australia PAGE 22 with Air Vanuatu to operate the regional jet from 2020. REACH for the stars - AAir Vanuatu signed a firm order for four A220s and purchase rights finding their place in for a further four aircraft at the 2019 the space race PAGE 28 Avalon Airshow on Tuesday. It is the first time the carrier has purchased Airbus aircraft. It was expected to receive two An F/A-18 Hornet struts its stuff A220s in 2020, with the remaining in style over Avalon two aircraft to be delivered in 2021 yesterday. mark jessop and 2022. PRESENT TENSE, FUTURE TENSE: F-35 FEATURE PAGE 14 Air Vanuatu chairman CONTINUED PAGE 4

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Joel Lengsau said the aircraft would be used to boost frequencies on existing routes and expand to new domestic and international ports. “The addition of the A220 into our fleet will give Air Vanuatu flexibility to increase our network and provide additional services to more destinations with a greater level of customer comfort,” Lengsau told reporters at the airshow. New purchase and a new “The new aircraft will also mean era: Christopher Buckley additional jobs for pilots and cabin from Airbus with Prime crews, together with maintenance and Minister Charlot Salwai ramp teams at airports. Tabimasmas and Air “Today marks a wonderful beginning Vanuatu’s Joel Lengsa. for Air Vanuatu and Airbus.” The A220 was formerly known as the CSeries when the program was potential for Vanuatu”. customers,according to the Airbus of the country’s “Shared Vision managed by Bombardier. “We at Airbus are looking forward to website. Of those, 449 were for 2030”, which brings the national However, in October 2017 Airbus providing all kinds of support, all kinds the larger A220-300 and 83 for flag carrier, airports and other struck an agreement with Bombardier of training to make this operation a the A220-100. stakeholders under a united goal to become a partner and 50.01 per fabulous success,” Buckley said. Notable operators include airBaltic, of growing the tourism sector. cent majority shareholder in the “We are very proud at Airbus Korean Air and Swiss. “It is an important sector and we CSeries, with Bombardier and the to be a part of all of this.” Currently, Air Vanuatu’s Australian should continue to invest in this sector Quebec government’s investment Buckley said the A220 was well network comprises Brisbane-Port because we have more potential in arm, Investissement Québec, owning suited to this part of the world given Vila, Brisbane-Luganville and Sydney- tourism to offer and to discover in approximately 34 per cent and 16 per its air field performance, range and Port Vila. Earlier in 2019, the airline Vanuatu,” Tabimasmas said. cent, respectively. operating economics. announced it would begin nonstop “That’s the reason why we decided to The deal was finalised on July 1 “The aircraft can fly for up to seven Port Vila-Melbourne flights from June. renew all of our fleet not just to service 2018 and later in the month Airbus hours so enormous potential if you like Qantas has its QF airline code on Air regional and international routes but officially rebranded the CSeries as the for an area like the Pacific, where the Vanuatu’s services to Australia. also domestic routes in Vanuatu.” A220 at an event held at its Toulouse distances are huge,” Buckley said. Its other international Other tourism infrastructure headquarters. “For years and years now in the destinations include Auckland upgrades included bringing the runway Powered by the Pratt & Whitney Pacific the staple aircraft have been the in New Zealand, Nadi in Fiji and at Port Vila Bauerfield Airport up to PW1500G geared turbofans, the A320 or the 737 but for many of the Noumea in New Caledonia. Code E standard, meaning it will be A220 family comprises two models markets the aircraft are just too big. A Lengsau said new destinations able to take widebody aircraft such as – the A220-100 (100-135 seats) and lot of the frequencies are just two or under consideration with the arrival of the Airbus A330 or Boeing 787 on a A220-300 (130-160 seats), formerly three times a week. the A220 included Papua New Guinea regular basis. Bombardier’s CS100 and CS300. “With a smaller aircraft you can then and the Solomon Islands. Tabimasmas noted tourism The A220-100 has a range of up the frequencies.” Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot represented about 40 per cent of the 2,950nm when configured with 116 At January 31 2019, the A220 Salwai Tabimasmas said the Air island nation’s gross domestic product passengers, while Airbus lists the A220- had secured 532 orders from 20 Vanuatu order for A220s was part (GDP). Vanuatu was also in discussions 300’s range on its website as 3,200nm with Australia regarding an expansion with 141 passengers. of the current air services agreement Air Vanuatu’s order comprised to add extra capacity between the two A220-100s that will feature eight two countries. business and 100 economy seats, and According to the Australian two A220-300s with eight business and Department of Infrastructure 125 economy seats. website, at December 2017 Air Airbus executive vice-president Vanuatu was utilising 1,360 of the for Europe, Africa and the Pacific Big boost for the South Pacific: new routes and 4,000 available seats to the four major Christopher Buckley said the A220 more services under consideration. air vanuatu gateways of Brisbane, Melbourne, would “revolutionise the transport Perth and Sydney.

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“And it’s really more than just the platform; it’s really about the end-users, RAAF and the dissemination of that data and Drone Guard how you network that data.” Australia has eight Defence Safely Keeping Your Flight Schedule embraces personnel that are working on the cooperative program as part of a US-led team. Triton The RAAF intends to send officers to the US for conversion training on the Triton from next year. After a number partner of years of flying the unmanned aircraft with the US Navy, these pilots will return to Australia to form the opportunity foundation of the RAAF’s Triton squadron. ustralia’s decision to acquire the The total acquisition cost of Northrop Grumman MQ-4C the Australian program is expected Triton through a cooperative to be in the range of $3 billion to program with the US Navy means $4 billion. theA Royal Australian Air Force will Meanwhile, the cost of sustaining be able to introduce new capabilities the Triton over 30 years is anticipated sooner and could potentially to be more than $2 billion, according to incorporate Australian-unique GPCAPT Martin Nussio from Defence’s requirements into the unmanned Captain (GPCAPT) Jason Lind, and pulling information from other Capability Acquisition and Sustainment aircraft system (UAS). speaking to the media at Avalon sources at the speed of machines to Group (CASG). The federal government announced yesterday. improve our decision superiority” that Following a mishap in September in June last year that Australia would “That means that we share risk, the RAAF is focused on exploring, last year that saw an aircraft touch enter into a $200 million agreement but we share reward.” GPCAPT Lind said. down with its landing gear retracted, for the development, production and Triton boasts a range of advanced “Triton is really the only high- the US Navy resumed Triton test flights sustainment of Triton, rather than systems that make the aircraft a altitude long-endurance platform in mid-December. pursuing the acquisition of six of the formidable intelligence, surveillance that has the endurance, the speed and It is understood that the incident remotely piloted aircraft through the and reconnaissance (ISR) asset. the sensing suite that can collect that occurred as a result of a procedural Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. But it is the capability that data,” said Doug Shaffer, Triton vice- rather than an engineering issue, “We’ve invested early and we’re the platform will add in terms of president and program manager at requiring an update to training but a partner,” explained RAAF Group networking, “using the combat cloud Northrop Grumman. no modification to the UAS itself.

own characteristics, its own platforms AIR 6500 The F-35 at the such as the 5th generation F-35 and heart of AIR 6500. relationships with the US. ith Defence delaying Below: Lockheed “You also look at the 5th generation consideration of a national Martin’s Neale components with the F-35. AIR 6500 integrated air and missile Prescott. is in some people’s view is an exemplar defence system for some two for 5th generation. It could be the first years,W defence companies are refining cab off the rank in that sense,” he said. their approach to what is perhaps the Mr Prescott said it was likely there most complex defence program ever would be one company with overall undertaken. responsibility. Defence has repeatedly stated that “CASG hasn’t really identified if no one company could provide the they have a preference but what we 3D Radar COMINT EO total solution for AIR 6500. are suggesting is that you need to & Jammer What’s emerging is the prospect be able to use technologies from that there will be one prime, several companies in a quite a working with other companies, each major way,” he said. Meet us at contributing their special capabilities. “It’s fair to say Defence is talking Modular Drone Detection, Under AIR 6500, Defence “They are using that period to Lockheed Martin, Boeing, to industry about what that business Identification and Disruption System AVALON plans to create a system of systems, pretty good effect and are now talking General Dynamics and Northrop model might look like and looking at CHALET S7 incorporating inputs from 5th with companies like Lockheed Martin Grumman about where to go next. options to understand what is the best • Airport compatible radar, EO, COMINT and jammer generation platforms such as F-35 and about what sort of acquisition strategy, A number of countries have model for AIR 6500,” Mr Cage said. • Detection of drones and drone operators Triton and other defence capabilities. what are the key requirements, what integrated air and missile defence Mr Prescott cites SEA 5000 as an Neale Prescott, Lockheed Martin are the elements will determine the systems but none look like what example of how this could work. BAE • Low power directional jamming & spoofing Australia director of business performance that is required,” he said. Australia’s system will eventually Systems is the prime, but works with • Soft and hard kill capabilities development for rotary and mission AIR 6500 reached Gate Zero in look like. Lockheed, CEA and Saab. • Unified C2 for all sensors and effectors systems said the delay would allow February 2017 and was intended to Ray Cage, business development “That’s probably an example of this • Operationally proven worldwide the Defence project team to be better reach Gate 1 just before the pause for Lockheed Martin integrated type of sophisticated arrangement,” informed to take it to the government. was announced. Defence is talking to C4ISR Systems, said Australia had its he said. ELTA Systems Ltd. www.iai.co.il • [email protected] 6 AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27 ELECTRONIC WARFARE Air Marshal Leo Davis AO CSC, Chief Air Force. STRENGTH ACROSS THE SPECTRUM

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Robert Assistant Minister for Defence Scott, Minister for Senator David Fawcett, meanwhile, Avalon Veterans Affairs, with Air said that the Avalon Airshow is Marshal (Retired) Geoff an opportunity to consider the Shepherd, Master of importance of history, as well opens, Ceremonies. as present and future activities. “It brings together the history; it brings together the people who are showcasing contributing now to our aviation capability,” Senator Fawcett said. “But equally importantly, it inspires ‘innovation the young men and women who come here and see the possibilities for them to have a career in this industry.” in action’ The 2019 Avalon Airshow was officially opened by Victorian state hief of Air Force (CAF) Air government Minister for Veterans Marshal Leo Davies has Robin Scott, who highlighted the welcomed the world to Australia contribution made by veterans for the 2019 Avalon Airshow, but this year you will see and feel industry and academia is central that have transitioned out of the Cpromising visitors the chance to see innovation in action.” to its ambitious plans. ADF and into the aerospace and cutting-edge aircraft and offering a Visitors to the Avalon Airshow And while the latest technology defence industry. glimpse of how the future force will will learn not only about the capability inevitably takes centre stage at “Like many companies represented be networked. of the F-35 Lightning II, for example, Avalon, it must not be forgotten here today, the Victorian government “We are witnessing an extraordinary but also about the information systems that the people of the Royal Australian recognises that with their transferrable period in air power history. The array that allow platforms to share data, Air Force (RAAF) remain the key skills and experiences veterans are of aircraft and technology on display thereby providing the wider force to the service’s success, AIRMSHL a wonderful asset to the workforce,” here is world class; it is diverse and with an enhanced understanding Davies said. Minister Scott said. a significant advancement from the of the battlespace. “Everything you will see here this A record 678 exhibiting companies airshow we had in 2017,” AIRMSHL CAF made clear that the Australian week is the result of the high quality and organisations are taking part in Davies said, speaking at the formal Defence Force’s transformation is of our people,” CAF told the the event, 450 of them from Australia. opening ceremony on Tuesday. not an endeavour being undertaken international audience - including 15 As many as 200,000 people are “Not only are all of our newest and in isolation. Rather, maintaining air force chiefs from around the world expected to attend the Avalon Airshow most exciting military aircraft here, strong partnerships between the ADF, - at the opening ceremony. over the week.

KONGSBERG provides state of the art surveillance feed of augmented reality missiles for ships, trucks, fighter aircraft information on the display screens RAAF trials and an integrated view of Air Traffic and naval helicopters. Stealth, high-G Control information for remote control. “This system features an ultra-high agility and ATR for the future. global-reach resolution real-time day and infrared camera system capable of detecting, tracking and identifying aircraft and remote ground objects at military and civilian airfields. The system is now installed on 15 airports in Norway – the largest control remote tower program in the world.” For this trial, Indra Australia supplied its inNOVA Advanced tower Integrated and Remote (AIR) tower and approach automation system. he RAAF is trying out a remote Company managing director airport control tower which Tehmur Khan Galindo said he was will allow air force personnel to pleased with the progress of this control aircraft movements and installation which showcases the Tlandings from anywhere in the world. system’s capabilities. PRECI- This is based on technology widely “Indra’s inNOVA automation used in Europe but employed for the system forms the core for this solution. first time on a Defence establishment in The Virtual Control Tower. The inNOVA AIR suite can work with the southern hemisphere. a wide range of camera systems and It could allow RAAF air traffic comprises the latest state-of-the art controllers to remotely direct aircraft decision-making tools and safety nets,” movements at one of the remote bare he said. bases on the Australian mainland or “Functionality such as 4D trajectory even at an overseas location. and time-based separation is included The Virtual Control Tower for this in the system for future integration trial has been set up next to the main with OneSky and other platforms.” SION Air Traffic Control Tower at RAAF RAAF 44 Wing staff officer Wing Base Amberley in Queensland. Commander David Shepherd said this This is a joint project with demonstration provided important industry partners Indra Australia and insight and awareness of emerging air Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace traffic systems technology. who have been working with personnel “44 Wing’s focus is to deliver from the RAAF’s Surveillance and Kongsberg’s Stig Hallvard safe, adaptable capabilities for those Response Group to install a Kongsberg Jenssen with the Norwegian who depend on us. Our support of 360 Camera System and integrated Ambassador, Kjetil Reiten the ‘virtual’ tower demonstration inNOVA Air Traffic Management Myhra and SQLDR Shepherd maintains our culture of technical system in the remote facility. and Clarke. peter chrismas and professional mastery in the Air STRIKE It follows an offer by Indra Australia Traffic Control discipline by gaining an and Kongsberg to demonstrate remote understanding of future and evolving Air Traffic Control tower capabilities. Kongsberg Defence and as the NASAMS Air Defence system, technologies,” he said. The system streams live images Aerospace president Eirik Lie said the Joint Strike Missile, Naval Strike Fundamentally, this technology to a separate site on RAAF Base the camera and associated systems Missile and the Remote Weapons directly aligns with the Royal Amberley which are then displayed were developed for enhanced security, Station, and Kongsberg is very proud to Australian Air Force’s strategy on large monitors, fused through the safety and sustainment of efficient air demonstrate the Remote Tower System and vision to transform the Air Traffic Management system with traffic services. at RAAF Base Amberley,” he said. organisation into a 5th generation radar data and supporting Air Traffic “Kongsberg is a renowned provider “The system includes a panoramic Air Force by capitalising on future SEA Control information. of well-proven military systems, such out-the-window view, external high technology systems.

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The 2019 Avalon International rocked time and again by the Aerospace and Defence Exposition thunder roar of the F-35 and EA-18G truely came alive yesterday. First Growler. Meanwhile, it was down the solemnity of honouring the to business for the dozens of trade traditional owners of the land at exhibitors, and the opening of the opening ceremony before symposiums, forums and seminars the sky over the airfield erupted on topics as diverse as drones, with another awesome display of space, aviation safety and defence air power. Exhibition halls were science and technology.

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as a follow-on modernisation program, and is scheduled to start this year. It F-35: from will include yet-to-be-defined capability enhancements, new weapons, and corrections to deficiencies in nine present capabilities that have been carried over from the Block 3 development program. The AGM-158A JASSM These include improvements to the tense to and its derivatives prognostics health management system are likely options to down-link to autonomic logistics arm the F-35A in the information system (ALIS), and some future tense future. defence (Below) communications capabilities. JPO continues to look WRITER: ANDREW McLAUGHLIN for ways to reduce Engine upgrade component costs Despite being the most powerful hile the operational arm of the through Lockheed production military engine in RAAF will be working hard Martin’s global supply service, Pratt & Whitney is also to get the F-35 up-to-speed chain. lockheed martin looking to add further power and as quickly and efficiently as reliability improvements to the possible,W Lockheed Martin, the Joint F-35’s F135 engine. Strike Fighter (JSF) Program Office awarded the supplier contract for this mainly comprising software The company has articulated a (JPO) and the partner nations are key sensor with claimed savings of but interspersed with hardware two-staged upgrade path for the F135, studying where next to take the 45 per cent in unit acquisition costs, technology refreshes. labelled Growth Option 1.0 and Growth F-35’s capability. increased reliability, and a 50 per cent But as the program has evolved Option 2.0 which it plans to introduce saving on sustainment. and the number of low rate initial over the next four years. Weapons Similarly, the aircraft’s integrated production (LRIP) lots have extended The company says it has combined One of the key priorities for program core processor (ICP) has also been into the teens, the lines between these its planned Growth 1A thrust-increase planners will be to increase the recompeted, with Harris Corp being enhancements has blurred. This has option for the F-35B’s STOVL engine MQ-9B number of weapons available to selected in September last year to meant there are many sub-blocks being with the Growth Option 1.0 package JSF operators which have many become the new supplier of the key introduced every few months, much the which will provide a 10 per cent thrust and varied requirements to meet component. Savings in the order of 75 same way as Apple or Samsung sends increase and five per cent improved their air combat needs. per cent per unit are expected, although upgrades out to their phone users. This fuel burn. Australia, for example, has a this claim is in the context of much has had both positive and negative For Growth Option 2.0, the requirement to be able to employ an higher production volumes which have impacts on the program. company will offer an all-new anti-ship missile from its F-35As, a started with multi-year buys of nearly On the positive side, the adoption of production engine that will incorporate capability that isn’t a requirement 200 aircraft compared to the previous such a rapid insertion upgrade model elements of its adaptive-cycle for the USAF on their F-35As. To much lower rate production. has meant the JPO can now prioritise technology developed through the this end, the RAAF is co-funding The new ICP will also include open software and firmware enhancements USAF Research Laboratory Advanced the development of the Kongsberg/ architecture software which will allow and address deficiency reports without Engine Transition Program (AETP). It Raytheon Joint Strike Missile (JSM), for easier integration of new sensors, having to wait for a major block has been reported that Growth Option a development of the surface-launched weapons and other upgrades. Both upgrades or tech refreshes. 2.0 will provide a significant increase THE WARFIGHTERS’ Naval Strike Missile (NSM). The the new ICP and EO/DAS should be But this also means there are in power and thermal management program promises an advanced incorporated onto the aircraft from Lot multiple sub-fleets of aircraft with system (PTMS) capability. internally-carried, air-launched, anti- 15 in 2022/23. different software configurations on The adaptive-cycle technology CHOICE ship and fixed target missile will be At the 2018 Farnborough Airshow, flight lines as aircraft await their latest focuses on third-airstream capability, available in the next few years. Lockheed Martin’s vice president and software upload. adaptive-cycle controls, and new Australia will also likely have a general manager for the F-35 program, “From the [software engineering materials, with the company planning • Trusted, multi-role and ready requirement in the future to employ Greg Ulmer, told media that the directorate’s] perspective, we kind to “take the technologies as they mature a long-range stand-off missile against company is looking to recompete other of did this big bang approach for and insert them into existing engines,” fixed and mobile targets. The RAAF key elements which should continue to this big huge final capability release” president of P&W Military Engines, • Supported by a world-class Australian• Seamless Industry Airspace team Integration is already an operator of the 400km contribute to reduced acquisition costs for block 3F, Greg Ulmer said at the Matthew Bromberg told AIN News range AGM-158A JASSM on its classic and greater sustainment savings. Farnborough Airshow. “In the future in September. “It’s a whole suite of • Backed by over 5 million Predator• RPASBorder flight and hoursMaritime Security Hornets, while the 1,000km range “It’s good business for us to you’re going to see rapid insertion technologies; we will look at everything. AGM-158B JASSM-ER is likely to continually look at our supply and (ask) spiral development,” he said, adding We’re leveraging the bleed systems, also be of interest, as is the AGM-158C should we resource or compete that that there will be “a lot of updates” in the integration system, and the • Joining a rapidly growing user community• Overwatch and ISR capabilities LRASM maritime strike version. material? We want best value, so as we the lead-up to Lot 14, before there is a control system.” produce the aircraft we want to make major technology refresh on Lot 15. Bromberg also said the company • Local basing Global Supply Chain sure we’re producing the material that “In Block 4 you will see different is “…looking at adaptive elements The F-35 global supply chain will also meets the requirement for the least releases of capability to the airplane in the controls, the components, Project Air 7003 be an evolving capability over the life amount,” he said. over that horizon,” and the core”. of the aircraft. he said. “We won’t Despite losing the original F-35 Indeed, this evolution has already Block upgrades wait for the end engine contract to P&W, GE Aviation begun, with Lockheed Martin In the early days of for all that to be has also been awarded a contract by recompeting the electro-optical the JSF program inserted. We will do USAF to develop its own adaptive- distributed aperture systems (EO/ Lockheed Martin it in increments as cycle engine. If successful, its XA100 DAS) in 2018. 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MNT_AustralianAviationAvalonDailies_MIRACH40_245x320_EN_SR.indd 1 21/02/19 14:28 AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27 Rafael puts some SPICE into weapons guidance o longer will the RAAF be able to rely on GPS for delivery of precision weapons in any future conflict. Visit us at NThe proliferation of inexpensive and Avalon 2019, readily available GPS jammers means any future adversary will be able to Booth 2K13 block or spoof GPS signals, thwarting attacks by weapons such the US GPS- guided JDAM. Already the Israeli Air Force routinely encounters GPS jamming in missions over Syria. It’s fielding the latest generation of perform the final terminal homing onto But Moshe B, business development The RAAF possesses a substantial precision guided weapons which employ the target,” he said. manager for Rafael’s air to surface inventory of laser and GPS-guided an electro-optic seeker for terminal SPICE comes in three variants for systems directorate, said GPS could not bombs but nothing with electro-optic guidance, totally independent of GPS. 2000, 1000 and 250 pound bombs. be relied on in future conflicts. guidance. Israel defence company Rafael As a glide weapon, it can be launched “In Syria we know that GPS is “When we talk about introducing is pitching this technology to the at stand-off ranges, reaching the jammed all the time,” he said. SPICE to the Australian customer, US military and Australian Defence target either autonomously or Weiss said the enemy of the future we understand that it’s a long term Force and has teamed up with by man in the loop. would possess very capable air defences process,” he said. Lockheed Martin. With its electro-optic guidance, and effective GPS jamming. “It has to do with the stockpile. This is called SPICE and comes in SPICE has demonstrated spectacular GPS can be jammed either by The important things is not only the form of guidance kits able to be one-hole accuracy. Rafael says it can jamming the satellite signal completely can we build this in-country, bolted on to widely available bombs strike within a metre of the aiming or by spoofing – altering the signal when we do so we will transfer such as the Mark 83 and Mark 84. point, hitting fixed, moving and also enough to make the bomb miss but not all that technology, the image Rafael business development maritime targets. enough to alert the attacking aircraft processing, the database BNET manager for its air systems division It can also be readily integrated onto that anything is amiss. management not only to the Gideon Weiss said they had to come a wide range of aircraft including F-35. “We need to rely less on laser- user but to industry here.” Network up with a solution that was not based GPS guidance revolutionised guided bombs, less on GPS and more Should the RAAF decide to on GPS. delivery of precision weapons. Bolt-on on electro-optic. That is really a trend. acquire SPICE, the kits and enabling “Electro-optic is our way to go to JDAM kits were inexpensive, accurate It changes the stockpile mix,” he said. technology would be be produced use scene-matching technology and and reliable and were used in large “GPS spoofing and jamming also through their joint venture partner Be the First algorithms to navigate, target and numbers in Iraq and Afghanistan. deteriorates navigation and targeting. Varley Rafael Australia. To Know. To Understand. The campaign was performed with the Airbus completes Spanish Air Force Test Centre (CLAEX), To Act. and comprised a total of nine flights. A400M A2A refuelling About 90 tonnes of fuel was offloaded to Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet receivers certification trials and to another A400M prototype as a representative heavy aircraft receiver. irbus has successfully The test campaign included the completed the certification development and certification of the flight tests for the A400M CHTs with the latest Fuel Quantity Cargo Hold Tanks (CHT) Management System software, to be refuellingA unit, taking a new step certified during 2019, enhancement of towards the full certification of the the night refuelling vision system and aircraft for air-to-air (A2A) refuelling preliminary testing of helicopter air-to-air operations as a tanker. refuelling capabilities. Powered by Rafael 18 Delivered by VRA AVALON 2019 SHOW DAILY WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 27

The Bell 407 “Successful local and international and Bell 409. collaboration pursued with sub- contractors has provided Hawker Making hawker pacific Pacific with new competencies to deliver high-level national security and inroads with defence capabilities within an overall commercial-based airframe that can guarantee affordability, effectiveness bumper and mission success for regional customers,” Purry said. Hawker Pacific offers sales and lineup support services for the Diamond Aircraft range – as well as Textron’s awker Pacific has a bumper aircraft Beechcraft, Cessna and Bell Helicopter lineup at the 2019 Australian range – in various markets across the International Airshow. Asia Pacific and Middle East. The aircraft sales and support Meanwhile its workshop in Hcompany has brought a Beechcraft Cairns, Queensland performs heavy King Air 350, Bell 407 and Bell 409 to the Australian Defence Force’s recent years,” Hawker Pacific senior vice maintenance checks on commercial helicopters, as well as single engine (ADF) forthcoming Special Operations president for government business Asia passenger turboprops from Bombardier Diamond DA40NG and twin engine Helicopter (SOH) acquisition project,” Pacific Craig Purry said in a statement. and ATR, as well as Beechcraft aircraft. Diamond DA42 on display at the week- the company said in a statement. Purry said this included the “ability And its Bankstown facility in south- long event that kicked off yesterday. Meanwhile, the King Air 350 to design and project manage Special west Sydney also specialises in Beechcraft Hawker Pacific said it planned to has come to Avalon to showcase the Mission System installations in several King Air and Beech 1900s, along with put forward the two Bell helicopters as company’s work with the Royal New aircraft types, as well as new investment Dassault Falcon business jets. part of its response to the Australian Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), which to expand Hawker Pacific MRO The company also has workshops government’s evolving project LAND is leasing four of the type for pilot facilities in Cairns”. throughout Asia in key locations such 2097/4 special operations helicopter training and air warfare officer training. In addition to the aircraft on display, as Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Shanghai (SOH) requirements. “The range of capabilities we will Hawker Pacific also has a booth inside and Singapore. “Hawker Pacific as a proven have on display at this year’s Defence Hall 3, while a number of its suppliers Business aviation services company solutions provider, confirms that it is Expo and Air Show reflects growth in such as Marops, CartNav and Collins Jet Aviation acquired Hawker Pacific leading the development of a response the sophistication of our business in Aerospace were also at Avalon in 2019. in for US$250 million in 2018.

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represents a beachhead in the region Further, Embraer stood ready to 120-minute extended operations for the Brazil-based manufacturer. support the introduction into service in (ETOPS) certification from regulators. ‘Smooth And the aircraft will certainly be challenging operating conditions given The E2 improves on the current put through its paces, with the central the distances involved, the demands generation E-jets with new Pacific island nation’s population of for cargo, and the nature of the route aerodynamically advanced, high- operator’ 110,000 people spread out across 22 network. aspect ratio, distinctively shaped coral islands that are 3,900km apart “We are up for this challenge and wings, improved systems and avionics, from east to west. we are happy to take this challenge and including fourth generation full fly-by- Embraer has The longest route is from Tarawa we are going to succeed of course. And wire flight controls. to Kiritimati (Christmas) Island at this will be a showcase for any airline,” This has led to double-digit 1,773nm. It is a similar distance to Pereira said. reductions in fuel and maintenance eyes on Sydney-Perth, except the flight takes “I doubt something can be more costs compared with the current E-jet place completely over water. challenging than this one. family, as well as reduced emissions With the E190-E2, Air Kiribati “By succeeding with this operation we and less noise. the prize will be able to operate the route can prove to the world that the E190-E2 Embraer is in its fifth decade nonstop thanks to the aircraft’s is really a state-of-the-art and best in Australia, having celebrated WRITER: JORDAN CHONG 2,850nm range, rather than make product for many airlines around the its 40th anniversary of operations an international stopover in Fiji globe, not only in Australia and Pacific.” in this country in 2018. he smooth introduction of as it does currently. While the E190-E2 is capable of Over those four decades, its the E190-E2 gives Embraer Pereira described the operating every required route in the commercial jets and turboprops have Commercial Aviation head of Air Kiribati order as very Air Kiribati network, Pereira said the featured the liveries of airlines such Asia Pacific Cesar Pereira every significant one for Embraer. company was working on receiving as Airnorth, Aeropelican, Cobham Tconfidence the next generation regional Aviation Services, Hardy Aviation, jet will thrive in this part of the world. King Island Airlines, Jetgo, Skippers The E190-E2 began commercial Roll-out of the Embraer Aviation, and Virgin Australia. flights with Norwegian launch E190-E2 for launch customer And the company is continuing customer Wideroe in 2018 and Pereira to target the replacement market in Wideroe of Norway. embraer says the aircraft could not have Australia, where Fokker 70s, Fokker performed any better. 100s, BAe 146s, Avro RJs and Boeing “It was one of the best entry-into- 717s will eventually reach the end of service in the industry I daresay, their operating lives. definitely the best entry-into-service for “At a certain point in time these Embraer of all time,” Pereira said. aircraft must be replaced, not because Looking ahead, Embraer will soon only they are inefficient and old but have its first E2 operator in the Pacific also because they start having problems with Air Kiribati set to receive its first with parts and support,” Pereira said. E190-E2 regional jets by the end of “The more they delay this process, calendar 2019. the harder it will be for them to do a The order for two E190-E2s - proper replacement. and purchase rights for two more - “The time is coming.” kc-390.com 22

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The high-fidelity capability in the use of simulation- Predator based training for remotely piloted CAE RPAS mission trainer. aircraft pilots and sensor operators. “We believe this Predator Mission cae Trainer is the first Level D equivalent THE sim enters simulator for an unmanned aircraft.” The Italian milestone follows the award to CAE by GA-ASI to service develop a synthetic training system for the UK’s Protector RG Mk1 FUTURE OF remotely piloted aircraft system in Italy, (RPAS) program, a UK-specific variant of GA-ASI’s certifiable MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS. DEFENCE selected CAE will design and develop a comprehensive synthetic training system that will include desktop and for UK high-fidelity mission trainers specific IS BUILT for the Protector. The company CAE-built Predator Mission says the high-fidelity Protector Trainer entered service with the mission trainers will be based on Italian Air Force on February 5. GA-ASI’s certifiable ground control HERE Installed at Amendola Air Base us a critical training capability to in Italy gives us unmatched training station (CGCS), and will be the inA Italy, the Predator Mission Trainer efficiently produce the highly skilled flexibility and the ability to leverage first simulators developed for this (PMT) is the highest fidelity simulator Predator crews we need to conduct simulation-based virtual training advanced CGCS. ever developed and fielded for the a range of operational missions,” throughout our curriculum.” CAE is a key member of the Team General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, an Italian Air Staff representative Group President Defence & Security Reaper Australian consortium which Inc (GA-ASI) Predator family of remotely said in a statement. CAE, Gene Colabatistto added, “The was down-selected last November to piloted aircraft (RPA) systems. “Having the world’s highest fidelity development of the Predator Mission provide a to-be-selected variant of “The incredible realism of the Predator Mission Trainer as part of our Trainer for the Italian Air Force the MQ-9 family to the RAAF under Predator Mission Trainer gives unmanned systems centre of excellence represents a new level of fidelity and Project AIR 7003. B:330 mm S:300 mm T:320 mm

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REACH FOR THE STARS Shared vision for Camera eyes ALPHA our place in space on the night ockheed Martin Australia has during the day signed an agreement with the Australian Space Agency (ASA). high-resolution space Signed at the Australian Space camera developed LIndustry Conference 2019 being held by Western Sydney BRAVO on the sidelines of the 2019 Avalon University (WSU) has Airshow, the Lockheed Martin beenA unveiled at the Avalon Statement of Strategic Intent and Airshow. Cooperation is the formalisation The Astrosite camera is of a strategic relationship between capable of tracking objects in the two organisations. Rod Drury, Managing space in the daytime as well Lockheed Martin says the Director, Australia and New as at night, and is designed to agreement is a shared vision for help avoid collisions between COLLINS Zealand, Lockheed Martin enabling and supporting the Australian Space (left) and Anthony satellites in orbit. Such collisions space sector through investment Murfett, Acting Head, can not only disable satellites, in space systems and services, Australian Space Agex. but can increase the amount of technological capabilities, and Science, space debris which can go on to Technology, Engineering and Maths damage other satellites. (STEM) education initiatives. understand the diverse career paths Astrosite can be mounted “As the world’s largest space It’s rocket science within BAE Systems and elsewhere on a vehicle, a train, a ship, business, Lockheed Martin is proud in the defence industry. or an aircraft, and will allow the to partner with the researchers and for STEM students BAE Systems Australia’s activities RAAF to see objects in orbit entrepreneurs responsible for the are part of the broader AstroStem in the daytime. innovative technologies driving the ictorian school students will AIR4 tent which aims to introduce “It’s modelled off the human We are Collins Aerospace. With our customers development of Australia’s space learn how to make rockets and students to career opportunities eye,” WSU Associate Professor we chart new journeys and reunite families. sector,” Managing Director, Australia to code robots at Avalon this in a fun and interactive way. Greg Cohen said in a segment and New Zealand Lockheed Martin week as part of an initiative by “It is important that the defence on the ABC. “The actual photo We protect nations and save lives. We fuse Space, Rod Drury said in a statement. BAEV Systems Australia. industry steps up to do more to receptors in the retina and the intelligence and partnership to tackle the “The relationship with the More than 1,200 students will inspire the next generation of way they send information out, Australian Space Agency further have the chance to learn more about Australian scientists, engineers and because they don’t take frames, toughest challenges in our industry. And every underscores our ongoing commitment what it takes to become BAE’s next innovators,” BAE Systems Australia they don’t take pictures, they day, we imagine ways to make the skies and to supporting the development generation of innovators, and will be Chief Executive Gabby Costigan said send out just the changes.” of this exciting sector, which is exposed to technologies they could in a statement. “We are building For the demonstration spaces we touch smarter, safer and more rapidly emerging as a key enabler of work on if they pursue a career in capacity in the jobs of the future at Avalon, the Astrosite has amazing than ever. Australia’s national security interests Science, Technology, Engineering or through partnering with programs to been mounted in a shipping and the economy as a whole.” Maths (STEM). help Australia keep pace with growing container. The company says the agreement All of the activities, from learning demand for skills in STEM.” “It’s really hard to track UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins highlights Lockheed Martin aerodynamic principles through Costigan said STEM-based roles objects in space,” Prof Cohen are now Collins Aerospace. Australia’s commitment to investing building and testing rocket models, make up 60 per cent of the workforce said. “There’s a lot of space in partnerships with Australia’s coding a robot to complete challenges. in Australia and maintenance and junk up there. There are a lot research and industry communities and taking part in virtual reality growth of the talent pool requires of satellites up there already, while providing opportunities for experiences, allow students to development. and we’re launching more every TOGETHER, WE ARE technology transfer, innovation, day. So it’s become a matter REDEFINING AEROSPACE local skilled jobs and sustainable Astrosite - eyes on the night of national and international business growth. importance to make sure that in the day. jonathan hair, abc “The Australian Space Agency things don’t collide.” is committed to open, transparent Astrosite was developed and significant engagement with as part of the RAAF’s Plan industry,” head of the ASA, Dr Jericho. “It will allow us to see Megan Clark said. into space during the day, and “We welcome Lockheed Martin during low observable periods,” Australia’s continued support to Plan Jericho director GPCAPT grow the space sector in Australia Jerome Reid said. “And that and for its broad engagement is a huge game changer for with the Australian economy. how we will do space situation We support Lockheed Martin awareness in the future. Australia’s commitment to advanced “It can go on an aircraft. It space technology research and can go on a vehicle. 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Test complete: the AMRAAM-ER will intercept at longer range and higher altitude.

New missile wind tunnel testing complete aytheon has announced it has “During these tests, we put completed wind tunnel testing AMRAAM-ER through a full range of of the new extended-range potential flight conditions to validate version of the AIM-120 the missile’s future performance on RAMRAAM missile. the battlefield,” Raytheon Air Warfare The AMRAAM-ER is designed for Systems vice-president Kim Ernzen combat aircraft air-to-air or surface- said in a statement. “Raytheon is to-air launched applications on the developing this missile to enhance NASAMS air defence system jointly ground-based air defense for our developed with Kongsberg. The new customers worldwide.” missile will intercept targets at longer The RAAF operates the AIM-120C5, ranges and higher altitudes than the C7 and AIM-120D versions of the current AIM-120C and D versions AMRAAM, and the Australian Army will of the missile by using a bigger employ the missile from the NASAMS rocket motor and new flight system it is currently procuring through control algorithms. Project LAND 19 Phase 7B.

The RMIT’s Black Kite - at RMIT University’s project lead, the forefront of waterproof Waterproof drone Dr Abdulghani Mohamed said the drone innovation. rmit system “would enhance abilities nominated for to investigate or meet incoming vessels or divers. Sending a drone to innovation prize perform this task is quicker and safer than sending people into potential drone designed by RMIT danger - also easier as it completes University engineers in the mission with high levels of conjunction with Defence autonomy.” Science & Technology (DST) That autonomy includes taking GroupA has been nominated for a off, intercepting and tracking targets, National Defence Innovation Award returning to base and landing. It has at the airshow. an operating range of up to three Known as Black Kite, it kilometres with a three kilogram represents a successful “world payload. Planned payloads include a first” drone for maritime wide range of sensors and onboard applications. The air vehicle speaker and mic system for two-way is waterproof and can land and communication with vessels. takeoff on water in low swells The drone is on display during and in “all-weather conditions.” the airshow.

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