Aeromexico, Boeing announce deal for 100 airliners
Aeromexico has reached a deal with Boeing to purchase 90 737 MAX-8 and -9 aircraft and 10 787 Dreamliners, continuing a strong sales run for the US planemaker. The deal – worth US$10.8 billion at list prices once finalised – represents the largest ever aircraft purchase by a Mexican carrier, Aeromexico said. The airline said
Continental to certify first line of diesel engines
Continental Motors expects to be awarded US Federal Aviation Administration certification for the first of its line of jet fuel burning diesel engines later this year, the general aviation engine manufacturer announced at the Oshkosh Airshow this week. Continental CEO Rhett Ross said the expected certification would put Continental in line to start rate production
Virgin: If fare war comes, we will win
On the eve of a battle they insist they don’t want, Virgin Australia’s top officials appear keen to make a blunt and simple point: If war with Qantas comes, Virgin is going to win. The latest bit of pre-war posturing came from Virgin chief operating officer Sean Donohue, who told Fairfax that Virgin would be
More engineering cuts to hit Victoria — report
A lack of maintenance work may lead to the loss of hundreds more Melbourne-based aircraft engineering jobs, according to a report. The report in The Australian claims that LTQ Engineering is investigating shutting down in Tullamarine maintenance facility and shedding up to 200 jobs. LTQ is a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik AG and Qantas
The Saudi Arabia National Guard (SANG) has completed a 12-month Avionics Aeroskills training program created by Aviation Australia. The group of 15 students is the second to graduate from the program, which began in July 2011 at Aviation Australia’s Brisbane campus. These trainees are part of a three year agreement between Specialised Training Australia and
Cessna unveils Jet-A fueled 182
Cessna has unveiled an upgraded version of its single engine Skylane single piston to run on Jet-A fuel. The Turbo 182 NXT will come equipped with a 230hp (171kW) diesel engine from French manufacturer SMA Safran and will feature a maximum speed of 155kt, a range of 1,160nm and a ceiling of 20,000ft, all significant
