Ex-RAAF 707 to become museum piece
A former RAAF 707 tanker has been broken up at RAAF Richmond is preparation for its cockpit and forward fuselage to be restored for display at the RAAF Museum at Point Cook near Melbourne. The restoration is being undertaken by Omega Air International as part of an agreement to return three other former RAAF 707s
Malaysia takes delivery of new Macchi trainers
Malaysia has officially taken delivery of eight new MB-339CM advanced jet trainers at the Langkawi Airshow with the arrival of the final two aircraft in country. The aircraft were ordered in 2006 and will replace older MB-339As which have been in service for nearly 20 years. The latest generation MB-339CD features an advanced digital avionics system
QantasLink goes to South Australia
QantasLink has announced that it will launch services on the Adelaide-Port Lincoln route from February 15, placing it in competition with Regional Express. Subject to regulatory and local council approval, QantasLink will operate 23 return services each week on the route with a 74-seat Bombardier Q400, making 3400 seats available each week. “We will offer
QantasLink upgrades Mildura, Tasmania services
QantasLink has announced that it is adding capacity from Melbourne to Mildura, Launceston and Devonport from February 1 as a result of the delivery of its 17th Bombardier Q400, which will be based in Melbourne. The new aircraft will see the airline add an additional weekly service to Devonport, while 13 of 26 return services
Air Algerie orders four ATR 72s
ATR announced on December 7 that Air Algerie has ordered four ATR 72-500s, valued at US$82m (A$89.8m) at list prices. Delivery of the four aircraft will take place during 2010, and they will join eight other ATR 72s in service with the airline.
New CEO for CTC New Zealand
Ian Calvert has been appointed the new CEO of CTC Aviation Training New Zealand. Calvert has been with CTC since 2003, and has been acting CEO since May following the retirement of John Jones.
