CASA chief confirms new regulations to industry
Ahead of the introduction of new regulations in December, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is mounting a final communications campaign that the authority’s chief, John McCormick, said is to “dispel any concerns that may have developed within the aviation community”. In a letter to pilots to describe the new licencing regulations that come into
Maiden flight for AW189
AgustaWestland has flown the first production AW189 eight-tonne class twin-engine helicopter. The aircraft is expected to be delivered to Bristow Helicopters by the end of the year to carry out offshore transport missions in the North Sea, with operational readiness planned for early 2014. An additional two AW189s are currently under assembly, while the two
50 years of the Learjet
Famed for its sleek design, fighter-like performance and as the choice of Hollywood stars and producers, the Learjet has maintained its presence amid the plethora of corporate jets that have emerged from the foresight of Bill Lear more than 50 years ago. At this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference in Las Vegas, to
Etihad continues record growth during Q3
Etihad has continued to achieve record growth in the third quarter of 2013, with revenue from passenger services exceeding US$1 billion for the first time and passenger numbers passing three million. Total revenue rose 11 per cent to US$1.4 billion, while the airline’s network-wide passenger load factors reached 81 per cent reflecting both astute capacity
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has awarded a contract for dredging and reclamation work for the airport’s new parallel runway. Work is expected “to begin within weeks”, not soon enough for airlines frustrated with continual delays despite the efforts of the airport, airlines and Airservices to optimise existing capacity. “This is a clear signal that we
Australian air cargo market still looking up
While key markets in global airfreight continue to suffer decline, “Australia is uniquely positioned and buoyed by requirements for niche outsize air cargo services which draw from Australia’s world class mining industry.” According to Michael Amson of Melbourne-based charter specialist Chapman Freeborn: “We foresee a strong growth potential in the Australasia region for air cargo
