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Boeing unveils truss-braced wing concept
Future of Aviation

Boeing has shown for the first time a new transonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) airliner concept which it says would fly higher and faster than previous ultra-efficient airliner concepts.

Cathay to codeshare on Qantas Hong Kong flights?
Airlines

Qantas has sought regulatory approval for Cathay Pacific to codeshare on its flights between Australia and Hong Kong.

2OCU unveils special scheme as it starts last year of Hornet ops
Defence

The RAAF’s 2OCU has unveiled a special paint scheme on one of its F/A-18Bs to commemorate its final year of classic Hornet operations.

Cirrus reveals new Generation 2 Vision Jet
Business Aviation

Cirrus has revealed details of its new Generation 2 Vision Jet which has expanded flight envelope with increases in cruise speed, altitude and range.

Boeing’s 777 passes 2,000 orders
Airlines

The Boeing 777 has surpassed 2,000 orders, making it the biggest selling widebody airliner ever. The milestone was passed in December with an order for 17 777s from BOC Aviation and two as-yet unidentified customers. The current total of 2,013 sales includes all eight 777 models including the 777F freighter and the latest 777X models. These include

UPDATED – RAAF Hornet sale to Canada finalised
Defence

Canadian media has reported the sale of 25 former RAAF F/A-18A/B classic Hornets to Canada has been finalised and the transfer of the aircraft will commence this year.