Airbus CEO gets first-hand experience of A350
Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier has enjoyed his first experience on board the A350 during a routine test flight that lasted nearly three hours over south-western France. “I was particularly impressed by the maturity of the aircraft at such an early stage in its life. The new cockpit layout with the large screens and head-up display
AHIA events announced
The Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) has announced two events to be held this and next year. The Pacific 2013 Offshore Helicopters Symposium will be held on October 8 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. International speakers include popular Kimberly Turner, CEO of Aerosafe Risk Management, Paul Fillhart and David Bree from
Jetstar launches Adelaide-Auckland
Jetstar has announced its first international flights out of Adelaide, with the introduction from December 16 of nonstop services to Auckland three times a week. The flights will operate each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday using a single class-configured A320. Jetstar Group Chief Commercial Officer David Koczkar said the launch would meet increasing demand for direct
Virgin-Air NZ trans-Tasman alliance approved by ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has conditionally extended the trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia for a further five years. Both airlines have welcomed the decision, which gives both carriers the ability to codeshare and provide reciprocal frequent flyer benefits to customers through until October 31 2018. Virgin Australia CEO
CSeries receives flight test permit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9_mqh5YkQw Bombardier has received a flight test permit from Transport Canada for its first CSeries aircraft paving the way for its maiden flight expected in the coming days. The first aircraft – flight test vehicle one (FTV1) – has conducted a series of pre-flight tests including low-speed taxi runs before FTV1 before proceeding with high-speed taxi
Airservices and Emirates partner to reduce aviation environmental impact
Airservices and Emirates have partnered to conduct a demonstration flight through Australian airspace showing how improved air traffic management can reduce the impact of aviation on the environment. Emirates 777-300ER operating EK434 from Dubai to Brisbane on September 1 was part of the Indian Ocean Strategic Partnership to Reduce Emissions (INSPIRE) program. The program aims
