Hevilift introduces the ATR 42 to PNG
Hevilift PNG is moving to expand its fixed wing aircraft fleet, adding two ATR 42-320s to its fleet to meet growing demand in the PNG resources sector. One 45-seat ATR has already entered service on routes from the PNG capital, Port Moresby, to the resources island of Lihir, while the second is scheduled to enter
Virgin Blue and Skywest to team up on regional routes
Virgin Blue Group and Skywest Airlines have signed a 10 year strategic alliance which will see VB make its long awaited entry into turboprop operating regional aviation markets. Skywest will operate up to 18 new Virgin Blue branded turboprop aircraft as part of the agreement, which will see both airlines codeshare on a number of
New CFO for Virgin Blue
Virgin Blue has announced the appointment of Sankar Narayan to the position of chief financial officer following the resignation of Keith Neate in December. Narayan has previously held the positions of CFO with Astro All Asia Networks, Fairfax Media and Foxtel. “I am thrilled to welcome Sankar to our executive team,” CEO John Borghetti said
Boeing releases 2010 order and delivery figures
Boeing has released its 2010 order and delivery figures, recording net orders of 530 commercial aircraft, and 462 deliveries for the calendar year. The company took a total of 625 orders in 2010 comprised of 508 737s, 76 777s, one 747, three 767s and 37 787s, but these numbers were offset by 95 cancellations including
Northrop records F/A-18 component milestones
Northrop Grumman has recorded two major manufacturing milestones of F/A-18 components at its facility at El Segundo in Los Angeles. The company, which is a major sub contractor on the Hornet and Super Hornet programs completed its 500th rear fuselage shipset on December 16, and also completed its 300th classic Hornet centre barrel. The Super
F-35B STOVL “on probation” – Gates
US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has put the JSF program on notice during a media briefing at the Pentagon. Gates has said while testing and development of the F-35A CTOL and F-35C CV variants “are proceeding satisfactorily,” the F-35B STOVL version “is experiencing significant testing problems.” He added that, “These issues may lead to a
