MAS takes first A380
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, becoming the eighth operator of the world’s largest commercial jetliner. MAS said it would use the aircraft, the first of six A380s it has on order, for non-step services between London and Kuala Lumpur three times weekly starting in July. The aircraft is configured
Qantas has withdrawn its four directors from the board of Fijian carrier Air Pacific in another sign of deteriorating relations with Fiji’s military government. Qantas has been trying to sell its 46 per cent stake in the money losing carrier for several years but has been unable to agree on terms, with Fiji’s government claiming
The ATSB has concluded its investigation into a March 1 2011 stickshaker incident on a QantasLink flight, finding that the aircraft’s computer activated the stall warning on the basis of conflicting inputs from the flight crew. According to the ATSB report, the captain of the Bombardier Dash 8-300 turned off the icing protection switch as
Archerfield master plan approved
Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has approved Archerfield Airport’s 20 year master plan. The plan includes realignment of the airport’s grass runways and moving them from flood prone low-lying areas as well as improving the airport’s capability to provide training facilities. Those changes are expected to go ahead over the next five years. General Manager
787 ‘Dream Tour’ prepares to depart SYD
Boeing’s 787 “Dream Tour” is schedule to depart for Auckland tomorrow after a five-day stay in Sydney during which selected guests of Boeing and 787 customers Qantas and Jetstar have had a chance to tour the long-awaited aircraft. ZA003, the third 787 to be built, arrived in Sydney on May 24, kicking off the seventh
A/AA names new CEO
Former Qantas and Brisbane Airport executive Jim Carden has been named CEO of fledgling industry peak body Aviation/Aerospace Australia. A/AA Chair John Duddy said Mr Carden brought a wealth of experience in aviation management that was complemented by experience in government and public affairs. “Jim’s passion for the industry is widely known, and he has
