SAS appoints new general manager in Australia
Scandanavian Airlines (SAS) has appointed Irmgard Goetjes-Pedersen as its general manager of operations for Australia and New Zealand. She succeeds Lars Olofsson who has taken up a position with the airline in Beijing.
787 finishes static, gauntlet tests
Boeing has announced that it has completed the analysis of the static test on the wing join modification for the 787 Dreamliner, while also announcing that the first aircraft has completed its gauntlet tests. “I am happy to report that the program has validated the airplane structure for the 787 Dreamliner,” said Scott Fancher, vice
ACCC approves Delta-Virgin Blue tie up
The ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) has given its formal approval to the planned Delta Air Lines-Virgin Blue joint venture, citing that it will have competition benefits for the travelling public. “The ACCC considers that the joint venture is likely to assist Virgin and Delta to compete more effectively against the incumbents on the
MS-21 to be powered by PW1000G
Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut has chosen Pratt & Whitney’s PW1000G geared turbofan engine to power its proposed 150 seat MS-21 commercial airliner, joining the Bombardier CSeries and Mistubishi MRJ which have also selected the PW1000G. P&W is understood to have been in competition with CFM International’s LEAP-X to provide the engine for the MS-21, which
EASA orders checks to Airbus RATs
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive for operators of Airbus aircraft fitted with Hamilton Sundstrand ram air turbines (RATs) to inspect and replace faulty parts. The AD came after the manufacturer reported a failure during wind tunnel testing of a balance weight fastening screw on the turbine. Investigations by Hamilton
PAL adds Brisbane flights
Philippine Airlines has announced that it will start twice weekly services from to Brisbane from March 16 2010. The flights will be operated by an A330-300, and will operate on a Manila-Melbourne-Brisbane routing.
