CFM starts ground-testing of LEAP-1B engine
CFM International has announced it has started ground testing of the first LEP-1B engine for the re-engined Boeing 737MAX program. Nominated as the exclusive engine for the MAX family, the LEAP-1B was fired for the first time on June 13 and after a few run-ins, has achieved maximum thrust. “We are really excited to have
Qantas will withdraw its services to Nhulunbuy in eastern Arnhem Land from August 17 due to “decreased travel demand” following mining giant Rio Tinto’s decision to close its Alcan refinery at Gove. QantasLink chief executive John Gissing told the NT News that: “The decision was not taken lightly, but after a thorough review of the route, it was
The Virgin Independent Pilots Association (VIPA) says new rules relating to colour vision deficiency (CVD) discriminates against pilots already working in Australia’s major airlines, but will fail to deliver any better safety outcomes. VIPA says a review of the Civil Authority Safety Regulation Part 67 by the CASA states that Class 1 pilots with CVD
The Royal Brunei Air Force has extended an agreement with BAE Systems Australia to provide basic military aviation training at the company’s Tamworth facility. The new agreement covers six RBAirF students in three courses in the 2014-15 period, and adds to the arrangement that has been in place since 2009. As well as providing basic
A new helicopter transfer service between Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs and Melbourne Airport in the northwest has been launched by Victorian Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry, Gordon Rich-Phillips. The ‘Heli-Express’ service is operated by Air Melbourne using AgustaWestland A109 machines, and cuts the 90 minute or more road trip to just 12
Air New Zealand ups Virgin Australia stake
Air New Zealand has increased its stake in Virgin Australia, taking it up to the maximum amount allowable by the Foreign Investment Review Board of 25.99 per cent. The minor increase from 24.46 per cent maintains Air NZ’s position as Virgin’s biggest shareholder, ahead of Singapore Airlines’ 22.4 per cent, Etihad at 21.4 per cent,
