Qantas A330s in loss of separation incident
The ATSB has opened an investigation into what it describes as a serious incident involving the loss of separation between two Qantas A330s 20km west of Adelaide on September 20. Australian Aviation understands the aircraft, A330-220s VH-EBS operating Perth-Sydney and VH-EBO operating Sydney-Perth, came within 700ft of one another vertically and 1.5nm laterally as one aircraft
Emirates and Qantas mark one-year anniversary of alliance announcement
One year has passed since Emirates and Qantas announced their alliance, with both airlines reporting that they are realising the potential of the partnership. In the four months between April and July this year, 850,000 Australians travelled to and via Dubai on Emirates and Qantas services. “We’ve seen a huge growth in the number of
Airbus widebody formation flight
The Airbus widebody family of flight test aircraft – the A380, A330 and A350 – flew in formation on September 19 for the first time before continuing on their separate flight test missions.
Australian finalist in GE global design quest
Engine manufacturer GE has announced Australian Nic Adams as one of 10 global phase one finalists in its Open Innovation Jet Engine Bracket Design Quest. Launched in June, the competition invited individuals, companies and institutions to redesign loading brackets found on jet engines using 3D printing. The Quest combines additive manufacturing with open innovation and
Boeing celebrates Australia’s role as 787-9 completes first flights
As the first 787-9 takes to the air in the initial stages of its test flight program, Boeing has highlighted the important role its Australian employees and suppliers play in the production of the new generation aircraft. Ian Thomas, president Boeing Australia & South Pacific said the 787-9 milestone illustrated the strong relationship between Boeing
Air NZ and Virgin Australia trans-Tasman alliance now fully approved
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia have welcomed the decision by New Zealand’s Minister of Transport to extend authorisation of the trans-Tasman alliance. The New Zealand government’s approval was the last hurdle in extending the alliance through to October 2018. In reauthorising the alliance, the New Zealand government has not sought to impose any additional
