Boeing delivers first 737 AEW&C to Turkey
Boeing has announced the delivery of the first of four 737 AEW&C Peace Eagle aircraft to Turkey. The Peace Eagle is essentially a derivative of the E-7A Wedgetail in RAAF service, and its delivery sees Turkey become the third operator to induct the aircraft after Australia and South Korea. “The Peace Eagle program is an
CFM logs record 2013
Engine manufacturer CFM International has announced it achieved record production numbers in 2013for its CFM56 turbofan, and also record orders for the CFM56 and forthcoming LEAP high-bypass turbofan. A joint venture company between Snecma (Safran) and GE, CFM delivered 1,502 CFM56 engines in 2013, primarily for installation on the Boeing 737 and its military derivatives
Julian Green steps down as Australian Aviation editor
Australian Aviation editor Julian Green has stepped down from the magazine after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Green, 49, has returned to Europe to be closer to his family and is undergoing palliative treatment. Prior to joining Australian Aviation in late 2012 Green’s extensive aviation career included serving as CEO of Newcastle Airport and director
Scoot details 787 configuration
Singapore Airlines low-cost offshoot Scoot has revealed some details of its introduction plans for its Boeing 787-9, the first of 20 of which is due to enter service in November. Scoot will become the second 787-9 operator after Air New Zealand, and will configure its aircraft with 375 seats in a 35-seat 2-3-2 business class
Hawaiian to sponsor North Bondi SLSC
Hawaiian Airlines and the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club have announced that the airline will become a long-term sponsor of the club’s life-saving club’s competition boat crews. The agreement will provides for signage rights for the airline at the club’s new North Bondi clubhouse, as well as signage major events at the beach. “When
Qantas bids for Moree regional route
Qantas announced on February 7 that it has applied to operate services between Moree and Sydney under the NSW Government’s five-year regulated route licensing agreement. The route lost its RPT services with the collapse of Brindabella Airlines in December, and has been subject to a new tender. “I’m delighted to announce that we have submitted
