First Emirati female pilots graduate to Etihad
Two female cadet pilots from Etihad Airways have graduated with airline transport pilots’ licenses, making them the first female Emirati cadets to graduate the from airline’s program. Etihad CEO James Hogan congratulated Salma Al-Baloushi and Aisha Al-Mansouri, saying: “Everyone at Etihad is delighted that Salma and Aisha – our first female cadet pilots – have
V Aus, Qantas get split decision on Fiji route
The International Air Services Commission (IASC) has issued a draft determination which would split capacity allocations on the Fiji route between V Australia and Qantas. According to the draft determination, which was released on October 22, the IASC proposes to allocate 907 seats to V Australia and 852 seats to Qantas. As a result of
Red Bull to return to Perth in 2010
The Red Bull Air Race will return to Perth on the weekend of April 17-18 2010, featuring Australian pilot Matt Hall. As in previous years, the race will be run over the Swan River, with a race airport set up at Langley Park, adjacent to the Air Race course. Organisers say that the ticketed area
Qantas appoints new head of engineering
Qantas has appointed Chris Nassenstein, who is currently head of Air New Zealand’s engineering operations, as its executive manager Qantas Engineering from February 2010. “Qantas Engineering has a well established international reputation for operational excellence and safety and a long and successful history of internal appointments to this important role,” said group executive Qantas operations
Boeing drops to loss but 787 still to fly this year
The Boeing Company has recorded a net loss of US$1.6bn (A$1.7bn) for the third quarter, as revenue increased nine per cent to US$16.7bn (A$18bn), but says that the chronically delayed 787 is still on track to make its first flight by the end of the year. The loss was attributed to delays and associated development
QinetiQ teams with BAE Systems for JP66
QinetiQ and BAE Systems have teamed up to offer a solution for the ADF’s long held JP66 Phase 1 air defence target system requirement. The teaming says its “partnership will deliver flexibility and a depth of capability to provide the full extent of the defence requirement from helicopter simulations, through towed targets that can produce
