RAAF C-27J support contract signed
Just weeks after announcing the Alenia C-27J was selected for the Project AIR 8000 Phase 2 BFA requirement, Alenia Aermacchi has been awarded a contract to “allow for” the long-term operation, maintenance, modification and upgrade of the aircraft and its support systems. “The contract, which is worth around $63 million, will also provide Defence with
China Southern takes off on Canton Route
China Southern Airlines has moved forward with its plans to establish a ‘Canton Route’ between Australia, New Zealand and London. The inaugural CZ303 service from Guangzhou to London will depart on June 6 at 9am, allowing passengers arriving on services from Australia and New Zealand to connect with a three hour stopover in Guangzhou. “Australia
ATSB and CASA board members reappointed
Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a series of reappointments at CASA and the ATSB. Dr Allan Hawke AC has been reappointed as chair of CASA, while fellow board members David Gray, Trevor Danos and Helen Gillies have also agreed to serve further terms. In addition, Noel Hart has been reappointed as a Commissioner of
Phantom Eye flies autonomously
Boeing has announced that its Phantom Eye high altitude unmanned airborne system made its first autonomous flight from NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California on June 1. The hydrogen fuelled UAS flew for 28 minutes, climbing to an altitude of 4080 feet and a 62kt cruising speed before landing back
Qantas slashes profit expectations
Qantas says that it expects its underlying profit before tax for the financial year ending June 30 to come in at $50-$100 million as a result of lower yields and higher fuel costs. Qantas said that it expects yield during the six months to June 30 to grow by 0.5-1.0 per cent, compared with previous
Etihad buys into Virgin Australia
Etihad Airways has announced that it has acquired a 3.96 per cent stake in Virgin Australia in a move that it believes will further strengthen the alliance between the two carriers. Etihad and Virgin made the announcement to the Australian Securities Exchange on June 5, with the Abu Dhabi based carrier noting that its equity
