Qantas pilot stood down over alcohol
A Qantas pilot has been stood down from duties after testing positive for alcohol. The pilot was removed from a Boeing 767 flight from Sydney to Brisbane moments before takeoff last Monday over concerns that she had been drinking. The pilot, who has not been identified, later tested positive for alcohol, CASA said. “Qantas informed
Airbus exec to discuss future of flight
Airbus executive vice president of engineering Charles Champion will deliver the 54th Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Lecture in Sydney as part of the annual black tie dinner of the NSW branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society. The lecture, held on September 20, will focus on changes on the horizon for global aviation. Champion will highlight
Tigers cleared to fly
The Army’s fleet of Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters has been cleared to resume training flights after a near six-week grounding over cockpit fumes. The 22-helicopter fleet was grounded on June 26 after one of the aircraft was forced to make a precautionary landing at the Shoalwater Bay training area due to fumes. It was the
Forums to promote aviation careers
The forecasted shortage of skilled aviation and aerospace workers will take centre stage in a series of forums held around the country over the coming months. The forums, sponsored by the Aerospace Maritime and Defence Foundation of Australia (AMDFA), are designed to promote careers in those fields by pitching them to secondary school teachers and
El Al adds to 737 order
Boeing and El Al Airlines have finalised an order for two 737-900ERs. The deal, valued at US$179.2 million at list prices, comes in addition to four -900ERs ordered in March 2011.
BNE debuts self-service bag drop
Brisbane Airport has introduced a self-service bag drop system that will be phased in over the coming months. The system, designed by aerospace technology firm SITA, allows passengers to check a bag in less than 25 second. After check-in, passengers attach the bag tag to their luggage and then drop if off at a station,
