Qantas-Emirates alliance to include cargo services
Qantas and Emirates will offer cargo customers streamlined access to freight capacity as part of the larger alliance between the two airlines, the carriers announced this week. As part of the alliance, which is pending regulatory approval, Emirates SkyCargo and Qantas Freight will cooperate to offer seamless access to cargo capacity on both carrier’s passenger
F-35 gets improved marks, could still face deep cuts
Even as a US government report has given the beleaguered F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program improved marks, the next-generation fighter has emerged as a prime target of Pentagon planners looking for ways to slash the defence budget, according to reports in the US media. With the Pentagon needing to find some $46 billion in savings
Boeing to continue production surge
Boeing will continue to ramp up production of its commercial aircraft, citing strong demand and a healthy backlog. “The data tells us the market is strong and will continue to be strong. That’s why we’re confident as we raise our production rates,” said Randy Tinseth, vice president of Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Supply and demand
ACCC delays ruling on Virgin takeover of Tiger
Australia’s competition regulator has requested more information about Virgin Australia’s bid to buy Tiger Airways, delaying its decision on whether to approve the deal. Virgin told its investors of the request last week but declined to say what information the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had asked for. The ACCC had said a decision
Queensland government-sponsored training organisation Aviation Australia and Hawker Pacific have inked a deal for a specialised aviation maintenance training program in Cairns. Formalising a memorandum of understanding signed in June, the deal will provide advanced practical expertise to Aviation Maintenance Engineering students graduating from Aviation Australia’s International Training Diploma program. Under the agreement, students from
Sikorsky has announced the sale of 23 S-92 and seven S-76D helicopters to leasing company Milestone Aviation Group. The deal also includes options on 14 S-92s and 10 S-76Ds. Sikorsky said is expects to begin deliveries of the helicopters in in 2013. “The global appetite for oil continues to drive significant growth in demand for
