Virgin Blue has issued a profit downgrade, saying the impacts of the Queensland floods and a slowdown in consumer spending could lop up to $40 million off its revenue for the current financial year. “The slowdown in consumer spending experienced across the discretionary retail and leisure sector, together with the recent floods in the eastern
Boeing receives P-8 LRIP contract
Boeing has received a US$1.6 billion contract for low rate initial production (LRIP) of the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. To date three P-8 test aircraft have flown, with the remaining three in various stages of final fitout and final assembly. P-8 initial operating capability is planned for 2013, with the US Navy expected to
Alaska orders 737-900ER
Alaska Airlines has ordered 15 737NGs, comprising 13 737-900ERs and two 737-800s. It is the first time the airline has ordered the 737-900ER variant. The contract, which includes exercising existing 737 options, is valued at US$1.3 billion at sticker prices.
Eurocopter confirms solid 2010 in sales
EADS manufacturer Eurocopter has reported a turnover of €4.8 billion euros, after delivering 527 helicopters in 2010. The solid revenue figure represented a six per cent increase over 2009, with 2010 seeing the delivery of 28 NH90 multirole military helicopters and 15 Tiger attack helicopters. Fifty-three per cent of Eurocopter’s 2010 consolidated turnover came from
Thomas Cook orders A321
Thomas Cook Group has signed a firm order for 12 ‘Sharklet’ winglet equipped Airbus A321s and plans to lease further A320 Family aircraft from lessors. “In selecting the Airbus A320 family for our fleet modernisation, we have identified significant operational savings, particularly from maintenance and improved fuel efficiency. The A321 with Sharklets more than fully
Seahawks redeployed to support Victorian Flood Response
Two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Seahawk helicopters will be redeployed to Victoria today to work in support of the ADF’s Victorian Flood Response. The two Seahawks will relocate from RAAF Base Amberley, where they have been supporting Operation Queensland Flood Assist. It is expected the helicopters will assist in the movement of emergency services personnel
