First flight for Jetstar’s first 787
The first Boeing 787-8 for Jetstar made its first flight on Saturday. The 1 hour 33 minute flight saw VH-VKA depart Everett for Moses Lake, Washington at 1640 local time. After a short stop on the ground at Moses Lake, the 787 then returned direct to Everett. More pictures of the aircraft on its first
October 2013 register listing
NEW ALLOCATIONS REGISTRATION/TYPE/SERIAL NUMBER/DATE/OPERATOR/PREVIOUS REGISTRATIONS BVJ/5 Cameron TR‑70 11404 31/7/13 Daniel Gillespie, 21 Mount Vernon Dr Kambah ACT 2902 G‑CGMX CQA/3 Grumman G‑73 Mallard J35 26/7/13 Peter Lynch, 22 Kirkdale Rd Chapel Hill Qld 4069 N611DS N100BR N22DF P‑2011 (Indonesian Police) PK‑AKD NC14824 EXB/3 Robinson R22 Beta II 4611 23/7/13 Heliflite, PO Box 121 Georges
Jetstar to move to new T4 at MEL
Jetstar will become the anchor tenant of Melbourne Airport’s new terminal 4 (T4) when it’s completed in 2015. The $400 million development, which will be located at the southern end of the airport and fully integrated with the existing terminals, will see Jetstar vacate the facilities it currently shares with Qantas. It is likely Jetstar
RAAF’s longest continuously-serving squadron marks 70th anniversary
No. 38 Squadron, the RAAF’s longest continuously serving operational squadron, is marking its 70th anniversary this month. Formed at RAAF Base Richmond on 15 September 1943, today the squadron operates a fleet of eight King Air 350 aircraft from RAAF Base Townsville providing airlift services within Australia and the immediate region. Chief of Air Force Air
Etihad takes more equity in Virgin Australia
Etihad has increased its equity in Virgin Australia to 13.4 per cent, making the Middle East carrier now the third largest shareholder. In a move foreshadowed by Etihad CEO James Hogan last month, Etihad used provisions in the corporations law to progressively acquire more shares on the market, which it is entitled to do up
Pilots call for second Sydney airport at Badgerys Creek
The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) is calling for a second Sydney airport to be built as soon as possible at Badgerys Creek, stepping up the pressure just days after a federal election campaign that saw now prime minister-elect Tony Abbott promise a decision on the contentious issue. Newly-elected AIPA President Nathan Safe said Sydney
