AAFC to receive training aircraft
The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is set to receive eight Diamond DA40 NG light aircraft for its flight training requirements, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 28 February.
Over the next ten years, these aircraft will provide a standardised flight training platform for aspiring for the cadets, particularly to those who are from regional areas.
The Diamond DA40 NG aircraft will be based at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley in Southern Queensland, RAAF Base Richmond in New South Wales and RAAF Base Point Cook in Victoria.
The aircraft will be regularly deployed to regional areas on weekends and during school holiday periods.
Darren Chester, Australia’s Minister for Defence Personnel, said: ‘Defence has signed a ten-year contract with Airflite, which includes the provision of maintenance services. Airflite has been the principal maintenance contractor for the Royal Australian Air Force PC-9/A aircraft and has provided outstanding support for the past 30 years.’
More from Training
-
![US Navy places major ASW training target order]()
US Navy places major ASW training target order
A new production order could see Saab supply additional MK 39 Mod 3 Expandable Mobile Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Targets for the USN until September 2032.
-
![Meteksan to deliver helicopter rescue training system for Turkey]()
Meteksan to deliver helicopter rescue training system for Turkey
The comprehensive helicopter underwater training system project completed by Meteksan Defence will allow the Turksih Naval Forces to train for various water-based emergency missions.
-
![Military Training magazine: Helicopter rear crew training, pilot selection and more]()
Military Training magazine: Helicopter rear crew training, pilot selection and more
Read the latest edition of Military Training for free in our app or on your desktop.
