F-35B makes first night landing at sea
The STOVL F-35B variant of the Joint Strike Fighter has made its first night landings at sea during critical Development Test Phase Two (DT-II) testing of the aircraft from the USS Wasp. The first night landings took place on August 14, with US Marine Corps test pilot Lt Col Jimi Clift at the controls. “It
NSW business pushes Badgerys Creek
The NSW Business Chamber has weighed into the second Sydney airport debate, issuing an economic report that shows more than 28,000 jobs could be created in western Sydney by the development of an airport at Badgerys Creek. Prepared by Deloitte Access Economics, the report examined three growth scenarios modelled for economic impact on the local
IAG places order for 62 A320s for Spain’s Vueling
International Airlines Group (IAG) and Spanish value carrier Vueling have signed a purchase agreement to buy 62 A320s, including 30 A320ceo and 32 A320neo aircraft plus options for a further 58 A320s. Vueling was recently acquired by IAG. The deal is part of a wider IAG agreement for a total of up to 220 aircraft.
QantasLink has completed its long-awaited move to Sydney’s Terminal 3, promising smoother connections, reduced check-in times and access to the superior lounges offered in the terminal. The move from Terminal 2 – Sydney’s common-user domestic and regional terminal – to Terminal 3 will mean a more seamless travel experiences for more than one million customers
Gulfstream celebrates 55 years in the business
Gulfstream Aerospace has celebrated the 55th anniversary of the first Gulfstream I (GI) flight. The twin-engine turboprop was the first aircraft specifically designed and built for business travel. “The GI laid the foundation for the state-of-the-art Gulfstream business jets that we deliver to customers today,” said Gulfstream’s president Larry Flynn. “The GI, which was created
Cathay Pacific leadership changes
Cathay Pacific has announced that its current CEO, John Slosar, will succeed Christopher Pratt as chairman of the airline in March 2014. The CEO role will in turn be taken by Ivan Chu, currently the airline’s chief operating officer. Slosar, who joined the Swire group in 1980, takes over at a critical time for Cathay
