Big September for Airbus
Airbus gained significant orders for its A350 and A330 during September, Lufthansa leading a busy month with 25 A350-900s and options for 30 more in a transaction with the flexibility to convert some of these aircraft to the larger A350-1000. The A350 also won orders from British Airways, with a commitment for 18 A350-1000s. Including
Jetstar’s first 787 to arrive Wednesday
Jetstar’s – and Australia’s – first 787 will arrive in Melbourne at 1305 on Wednesday October 9. Due to depart Boeing’s Paine Field in Seattle on Monday carrying flight number JQ7878, the aircraft – VH-VKA (pictured) – will transit Honolulu overnight before arriving to a welcome ceremony at Jetstar’s Melbourne Airport facility on Wednesday. After
Northrop Grumman delivers first RAAF F-35 fuselage
Northrop Grumman delivered the centre fuselage section for the first RAAF F-35A Lightning II, designated AU-1, to prime contractor Lockheed Martin on September 23. “This centre fuselage will be incorporated into the first F-35 for the Royal Australian Air Force and will be delivered in 2014 for pilot training,” said Brian Chappel, vice president of
Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport rapidly taking shape
In a continuing remarkable achievement, the development of Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport (YBWW) is quickly taking shape, with the runway foundations expected to be complete by the end of March. The works will precede the laying of asphalt in April. In the accompanying image taken at the end of September, the code E taxiway on
Jetstar introduces direct flights from Adelaide to Bali
Jetstar will introduce direct services to Bali from Adelaide on December 18. The thrice-weekly service will obviate the need for Adelaide-originating travellers to route via Perth or Darwin, reducing total travel time by up to five hours. The flights will depart each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday with a flight time of 5 hours and 20
Deputy Prime Minister to open RAAA convention
Newly-appointed Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, who also has responsibility for aviation, will officially open the RAAA convention. Being held at the Palmer Coolum Resort on the Sunshine Coast from October 9 to 11, Truss will formally open proceedings at 0830 on Thursday 10th. It will be one of the first opportunities for the aviation
