Dassault Aviation drops Falcon 5X due to engine issues
Dassault Aviation has ditched development of its Falcon 5X business jet in favour of an all-new design due to ongoing issues with the program’s Safran Silvercrest engines and the prospect of further setbacks to an already delayed entry into service. The France-based airframer said on December 13 it had terminated the engine contract for the
Former Jetstar boss Hrdlicka resigns from Qantas Group to head up dairy company
Former Jetstar Group chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka has resigned from the Qantas Group, where she currently serves as chief executive of Qantas Loyalty, to head up dairy business The a2 Milk Company. Hrdlicka joined Qantas in 2010 as group executive of strategy and technology before being appointed as CEO of Jetstar in 2012. “Jayne has made
Jetgo to acquire Embraer E175s to launch Brisbane-Karratha-Singapore flights in 2018
Jetgo plans to add the Embraer E175 to its fleet and operate international flights to Singapore in partnership with the City of Karratha. The Embraer would be used to fly from Brisbane to Karratha, located on the West Australian north west coast in the in the Pilbara region, and then onwards to Singapore, Jetgo and
Minister Payne confirms RAAF classic Hornet sale to Canada
Defence Minister Marise Payne has confirmed the Government has agreed to sell 18 RAAF F/A-18A/B ‘classic’ Hornets to Canada. The Minister’s announcement on Wednesday comes after Canadian officials overnight confirmed they would not be proceeding with a planned purchase of 18 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from Boeing, and would instead agree to a letter of offer
35 Squadron marks 75th anniversary with Spartan flypast
The Royal Australian Air Force’s 35 Squadron has celebrated the 75th anniversary of its formation by flying a C-27J Spartan battlefield airlifter over Sydney Harbour. “We were formed in March 1942, and our 75th year has certainly been a busy one as we continue to introduce the Spartan to Air Force service,” said Wing Commander
Brisbane Airport welcomes new China link
Brisbane has a new nonstop link to China with the arrival of Air China’s inaugural Beijing service. Flight CA795, operated by Airbus A330-200 B-6113, touched down in Brisbane just after 1500 on Monday, following the 11-hour journey from Beijing. The aircraft received an Airservices Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) monitor cross as it taxied
