Tag: Boeing

New flight test milestone for Ghost Bat military drone

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s Ghost Bat military drone program has reached a significant milestone, with a single operator successfully controlling two of the MQ-28A aircraft during recent trials at the top secret...

Vic lawmakers look to rein in workplace surveillance

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Victorian workers should be protected under law from intrusive workplace surveillance, a state inquiry has found after hearing of a surge in pervasive technologies like keylogging, tracking devices and...

Sustainable aviation fuel policy needed to build industry

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A local sustainable aviation fuel industry could be worth $19 billion by 2050, but Australia could lose out to international competition without adequate government support as the global race heats...

$19bn sustainable jet fuel opportunity for Australia

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A new roadmap highlighting the opportunities that will flow from the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Australia has been released by national science agency CSIRO and...

Lockheed Martin lands Defence’s $4bn sovereign satellite deal

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
US defence giant Lockheed Martin has fought off Airbus, Boeing and Optus to secure a lucrative contract to deliver Australia’s first “sovereign-controlled” military satellite communication constellation. The Department of...

Coalition promises $454m more for ‘Ghost Bat’ drones

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A re-elected Coalition government would pour a further $454 million into the Loyal Wingman autonomous aerial vehicle program being developed by the Royal Australian Air Force and Boeing. The...

Hypersonix lands $8m as part of latest MMI cash splash

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Aerospace engineering company Hypersonix has scored an $8 million Commonwealth grant for its hypersonic target drone as part of a $45 million manufacturing grants cash splash on Queensland companies...

Aerospace giant Boeing marks 95 years in Australia

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
From manufacturing biplanes to AI operated drones, 2022 marks the 95th anniversary US aerospace manufacturer Boeing’s operations in Australia. It has been a productive relationship, with manufacturing operations and...