Boeing reaches union deal; won’t move 737 production
Boeing says it is poised to build its 737 MAX airliner at its existing 737 facilities in the US state of Washington after reaching a tentative contract extension with a union representing machinists. The deal comes 10 months ahead of the expiration of the current contract between Boeing and machinists. If approved by the rank-and-file, the new
Indonesia buys five Bell 412s
Bell Helicopters has received five firm orders and two potential follow-on orders for its 412EP twin engine aircraft from PT Dirgantara Indonesia. The helicopters will be delivered to Indonesian government agencies and are expected to arrive by the end of the year, Bell said. Bell announced a series of upgrades in 2010 to the evergreen 412 that
RAAF, Indonesia practice airdrops
Personnel from the RAAF and Indonesian Air Force are taking part in a six day exercise focusing on airdrop missions. Exercise RAJAWALI AUSINDO, held at RAAF Base Darwin through December 6, will involve a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft from each country. RAAF Air Commodore Gary Martin, the commander of Air Lift Group, said the exercise
ACCC approves Virgin-SIA alliance
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has given final approval to Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines’ alliance. Under the alliance, Virgin and SIA will launch a codesharing arrangement early next year and will offer reciprocal lounge access, coordinated schedules and joint sales, marketing and distribution activities. Passengers will be able to earn and redeem frequent-flyer
Australian Aviation picks up media awards
Australian Aviation senior contributor Geoffrey Thomas has been named 2011 Aviation Journalist of the Year as the magazine picked up a number of honours at the 12th annual Australian and New Zealand Aviation Media Awards on Friday evening. Thomas, who was honoured for his work in AA and Air Transport World, was also awarded Aviation
Sydney Airport flags major overhaul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sv0IIVqZ58&feature=youtube_gdata_player Sydney Airport has proposed a major overhaul that would organise its terminals by airline rather than destination. The plan, as detailed in the video above, would see the current domestic terminals – T2 and T3 – allocated to Qantas, its subsidiary Jetstar and its international partners. The international terminal – T1 – would go
