Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia plan to once again operate seasonal non-stop flights between Christchurch and Perth beginning later this year, following the success of this summer’s inaugural service. This second direct seasonal service, which will use the Boeing 767, is set to operate twice a week from December 13 until April 25 next
New aviation consulting firm launched
A new Australian-based aviation consulting company which offers services to airlines, airports and other aviation businesses has been launched. The company, ‘three consulting’, says it offers aviation strategy for new route development, master planning, or operational readiness programs. “We understand the aviation value chain and have developed a range of services that can deliver seamless
Abbott commits to Triton UAS purchase
Australia is set to acquire the MQ-4C Triton from Northrop Grumman, subject to the completion of the US Navy’s development program. Prime Minister Tony Abbott committed the government to following through with the acquisition of the unmanned aircraft system, which will be based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, near Adelaide, ahead of the weekend’s South Australian
Daher-Socata unveils TBM 900
Daher-Socata has launched the TBM 900, the latest member of its TBM family of single-engine turboprop business aircraft. The new aircraft retains airframe commonality with the TBM 850 – including its PT6A-66D powerplant from Pratt & Whitney Canada – but its top cruise speed has been increased to 330 knots at 28,000 feet and its
CAF, Boeing launch ‘Hornet Country’ book
A new book detailing the history of Boeing’s F/A-18 classic Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler in Australia has been launched by Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Brown and Boeing’s VP of F/A-18 and EA-18 programs Mike Gibbons. Hornet Country is written by Australian Aviation contributors Tony Moclair and Andrew McLaughlin and
RNZAF 757 lands at Queenstown
A Royal New Zealand Air Force 757 has landed at Queenstown Airport for the first time today. The proving flight was designed to validate the aircraft could operate into the New Zealand South Island resort town’s terrain constrained 1,777m main runway.
