Round-the-world Airvan gains international recognition
International light aircraft pilot register Earthrounders has recognised GippasAero’s GA8 TC Airvan, after the aircraft successfully circumnavigated the globe last year for charity. Piloted by Ken evers and Tim Pryse, the Airvan had undertaken the flight to raise funds for malaria awareness, and so has become the first Australian designed and manufactured aircraft to be
US Navy deploys Growlers
The US Navy has deployed its new EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack aircraft for the first time, Boeing has announced. The EA-18G, a derivate of the F/A-18E/F Block II Super Hornet, will replace the Navy’s EA-6B Prowler, and features a full-spectrum airborne electronic attack (AEA) capability.
Sea Avenger completes key wind tunnel test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has announced the successful completion of a key wind tunnel test of a model of its Sea Avenger UAS. GA-ASI claims the test “validated the low-speed characteristics of a new wing, resulting in higher endurance and lower approach speeds” for the Sea Avenger, which is designed to meet the US
Air NZ switches to daily China services
A 20 per cent growth in international visitor numbers from China will see Air New Zealand add two more direct flights each week between Auckland, Beijing and Shanghai. Subject to government and landing slot approval, the airline will add an extra Tuesday Auckland-Beijing return service from December 6, and an additional Sunday Auckland-Shanghai return service
Qantas announces fleet expansion, boosts Network
Qantas has announced the acquisition of new aircraft across its Qantas domestic, Jetstar and Network businesses. The new aircraft, for delivery through to the end of fiscal year 2012-13, comprise: – Five leased 737-800s, and the extension of leases on a further two 737-800s, for Qantas; – Ten leased A320s for Jetstar, and the extension
Qantas profitability on the rise
Despite the impacts of QF32 and a struggling international operation, Qantas has posted a strong improvement in profitability for the first half of the 2010-11 financial year, announcing a $417 million underlying profit before tax, up 56 per cent, on revenues of $7.59 billion, up 10 per cent. Profit after tax was $239 million, up
