The announcement comes as the US Navy prepares to keep the Super Hornet in front-line service well into the 2040s, despite earlier plans to curtail production, and has direct implications for Australia.
The Saab 340A, VH-KDK, was in the middle of a repositioning flight from Wagga Wagga to Charleville on 23 April 2023 when the cockpit filled with smoke, forcing the pilots to divert to Cobar.
The UFU claims an apparent shortage of staff at airports is leading to fatigue problems among its members that could potentially lead to a serious safety incident. Airservices strongly denies these claims.
The announcement comes as the US Navy prepares to keep the Super Hornet in front-line service well into the 2040s, despite earlier plans to curtail production, and has direct implications for Australia.