Embraer tweaks Lineage 1000
Embraer has announced improvements for its E190 airliner-based Lineage 1000 business jet, which thanks to a 230kg weight reduction boasts a 200nm increase in range. The weight savings come from removing the forward service door, removing blanked-over window cutouts and other tweaks such as lighter cabinetry, yielding a 4440nm range at high-speed cruise or 4,600nm
Dassault launches Falcon 5X
Dassault has launched its first all-new business jet in over a decade in announcing plans to build the US$45 million Falcon 5X, a large-cabin 16 passenger, 5,200nm range competitor to the Gulfstream 450 and Bombardier Global 5000. The Falcon 5X features a wider fuselage cross-section than any previous Falconjet, new Safran Snecma Silvercrest turbofans, a
An initial report by the ATSB into the incident on August 31 in which a person being rescued by helicopter winch slipped from a harness and died, has recommended helicopter emergency operators carrying out winching operations consider the size, weight and medical condition of the patient to help indicate whether other recovery options offer reduced risk.
Etihad A340 participates in Opera House celebrations
An Etihad A340-600 performed a low-altitude aerial salute to Sydney Opera House as part of the iconic building’s 40th birthday celebrations. The aircraft operating the commemorative flight – EY9240 – flew at approximately 2,000ft over the Opera House and along the Sydney Harbour foreshore. The fly-past was watched by more than 10,000 who had gathered to
A report from research by the Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB) into loss of separation (LOS) incidents in Australian airspace has drawn immediate and strong defence from the operator of military airspace, in which the ATSB found a disproportionate level of LOS incidents over two years. The Bureau said “military controlled terminal area airspace in
Thales and Northrop Grumman initiatives reflect rising importance of UAVs
In a reflection of the growing significance of UAVs in Australia, two major UAV-related initiatives have recently been launched. The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation (ARCAA) has been commissioned by air traffic management systems supplier Thales to advance Australian research into the implications for air traffic management of UAVs
