Embraer E2 mockup on its way to Sydney
Embraer plans to showcase its new E2 family of jet aircraft in Australia in March as part of a promotional tour through the Asia-Pacific. The Brazil-based manufacturer is expected to bring a mockup of the E2 jet to Sydney for a series of media and industry events. Australian Aviation recently toured the E2 jet cabin
Government approves Canberra Airport Master Plan
The Federal Government approved Canberra Airport’s 2014 Master Plan and given its support of international flights to the nation’s capital. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss says the document sets out the airport’s planned upgrades to aircraft taxiways, parking aprons and transport facilities over the next 20 years, as well
Australian-based Airbus executive receives French honour
Australian-based Airbus senior vice president of sales for the Pacific Isabelle Floret has been recognised by the French government for her service to the aviation industry. Floret was awarded admission to France’s Legion d’Honneur, the country’s highest distinction for outstanding civil service, Airbus said in a statement on Monday. The award was presented to Floret,
KrisFlyer adds Scoot and Tigerair Singapore as airline partners
Passengers on low-cost carriers Scoot and Tigerair Singapore will soon be able to earn miles with parent Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) frequent flyer program KrisFlyer. SIA senior vice president of marketing and planning Lee Wen Fen says adding Scoot and Tigerair Singapore as KrisFlyer program partners is a “natural development” given both were part of SIA’s portfolio
First RAAF F-35 pilot to begin conversion training
The first Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II pilot is due to commence training in the US, Defence announced on Monday. Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson is about to undergo an intensive training program as he prepares for his first flight in the aircraft at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. SQNLDR Jackson, who was selected
Farewell OGL
With none of the fanfare that marked its final revenue flight VH-OGL, the aircraft which operated the last Qantas 767 passenger service, has quietly slipped out of Australia bound for Victorville, California, where it will be placed into storage. VH-OGL was one of five 767s operating on the type’s final day of revenue service with Qantas
