An “act of good faith” or a lack of “reasonable justification”? – Perth Airport, Qantas in dispute over unpaid fees
Perth Airport has launched legal action to recover what it says are over $11 million in unpaid aeronautical charges from Qantas.
Boeing delivers 787th 787
Boeing delivered the 787th example of its 787 widebody twin airliner on December 13.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says it is investigating an incident involving a Virgin Australia ATR 72 where both engines on the regional turboprop airliner flamed out, one after the other, while flying in heavy rain. The incident near Canberra airport involved ATR 72-600 VH-FVN while on a flight from Sydney, the ATSB said
NSW to acquire its own large air tanker
The New South Wales state government plans to acquire its own large air tanker (LAT), which will be the first of its kind to be permanently based in Australia.
Sea turtle special livery for first ANA A380
The first Airbus A380 for Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has rolled out of the paintshop featuring a Hawaiian green sea turtle livery.
France tops up A330 MRTT order
France has ordered three more Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to take its total order to 12.


