IAG signs MOU for eight A330s for Iberia
International Airlines Group (IAG) subsidiary Iberia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for eight A330-300s, which will become the airline’s first widebody twins. IAG, which was formed in January this year after the merger of Iberia and British Airways, will select an engine for the A330s at a later date, with IAG
PC-12 NG gets iPad upgrade
Pilatus has stepped into the world of app savvy fliers after the launch of its new iPad software program in February for its PC-12 NG customers. New PC-12 NG owners will receive an Apple iPad containing interactive content customised to each owner’s individual aircraft, delivery documents, owner’s manuals and a variety of other aviation apps.
Virgin Blue’s first A330 arrives
Virgin Blue’s first Airbus A330-200, VH-XFA, has arrived in Australia, flying into Melbourne on March 5. The all-white aircraft features no hints as to Virgin Blue’s much anticipated rebranding and new livery, expected to be revealed in the near future, although conjecture suggests the name ‘Virgin Australia’ could be adopted. Virgin Blue has already released
BAE Systems signs $790 million long term agreement with Marand for JSF tails
BAE Systems and Marand signed a $790 million long term agreement for the supply of vertical tails for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at the Avalon Airshow on Friday, the largest and highest value Australian F-35 work package announced to date. Victorian based Marand has worked closely with BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and the Victorian
ExTASS for RAAF C-17s
Northrop Grumman will provide its Expeditionary Tactical Automated Security System (or ExTASS) for RAAF C-17s under a contract awarded by the Defence Materiel Organisation. ExTASS is an open architecture command and control platform for the integration of force protection sensors. The RAAF will use ExTASS to protects its C-17s during expeditionary operations at home in
Hawker 4000 gains Australian certification
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) has announced that the Hawker 4000 has received certification from CASA, opening the way for the aircraft to be delivered to local customers. “There is growing interest in the Hawker 4000 throughout the Asia-Pacific market,” said Dan Keady, HBC VP South Asia Pacific. “Its composite construction, outstanding performance and world-class cabin make
