Gender equality in aviation needs more than talk: AAPA
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines is calling on governments to support initiatives that encourage greater diversity and gender equality in aviation.
Virgin Australia expects 20 per cent first half profit growth
Virgin Australia says it expects to grow underlying profit before tax in excess of 20 per cent for first half of 2018/19.
Fuel prices to crimp airline profitability: AAPA
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) boss Andrew Herdman says rising oil prices are expected to hit airline profitability in the year ahead.
ATSB says Rex propeller separation led to maintenance changes
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says engine manufacturer General Electric and Regional Express (Rex) have changed inspection procedures and after fatigue cracking led to the loss of a propeller on a flight from Albury to Sydney in 2017.
ATSB finds incorrect rudder trim setting led to Essendon Airport crash
The pilot of a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air that crashed shortly after takeoff had the rudder trim in a wrong position at takeoff, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau says.
Double figures for the double-decker – 10 years since the first Qantas A380 delivery
Ten years ago this week, Qantas became the third airline to take delivery of the Airbus A380. In recognition of this milestone, Australian Aviation takes a look back at the history of the world's largest passenger aircraft in Qantas colours and contemplates its future with the Flying Kangaroo.
