Australian Airports Association calls for funding boost for regional airports
The Australian Airports Association (AAA) is calling for a broadening of government support to fund improvements to regional airstrips to the tune of $160 million over the next four years. The AAA on Wednesday launched its “Protect Regional Airports” campaign in partnership with the Australian Logistics Council, Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) and Royal
RAN conducts first operational manned-unmanned teaming
Adelaide class frigate HMAS Newcastle has conducted the Royal Australian Navy’s first simultaneous operations of manned and unmanned aircraft during the ship’s current deployment to the Middle East on Operation MANITOU. The frigate’s MH-60R Seahawk ‘Romeo’ helicopter and the ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle were employed on concurrent surface search sorties in the Gulf of Oman in September
Boeing has downgraded its forecasts for new orders in Oceania over the next two decades, with the bulk of the reduction coming in the single-aisle segment featuring aircraft such as its own 737 and Airbus’s A320. The manufacturer’s outlook is for airlines in the region – Australia, New Zealand and the nations of the South
Qantas has got its mojo back – Joyce
Qantas Group chief executive Alan Joyce says he feels very proud to have witnessed and overseen the delivery of his airline’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. “I’m very proud,” Joyce told Australian Aviation in a brief interview onboard the newly-accepted 787-9, named Great Southern Land, at the Future of Flight Aviation Center adjacent to Boeing’s Everett facility
‘Great Southern Land’ – first Qantas 787 formally revealed
Qantas formally unveiled its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Monday morning (US time), revealing that the aircraft has been named Great Southern Land. The aircraft was presented to Qantas and Boeing staff and media during a ceremony at the Future of Flight Aviation Center adjacent to Boeing’s Everett facility to the strains of Australian musician Iva
Singapore Airlines begins A350 operations to Brisbane
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has commenced Airbus A350-900 operations to Brisbane, with the inaugural flight touching down under overcast skies on Tuesday morning. Flight SQ235, operated by Airbus A350-900 9V-SMH landed just before 0730 on Tuesday, after an eight-hour journey from Singapore. The aircraft was on the ground for a tick under two hours before operating
