Queensland Airports reports continued gains
The operator of Gold Coast, Townsville, Mt Isa and Longreach airports, Queensland Airports Limited (QAL), has reported 6.8 per cent growth in passenger traffic for the 2013 financial year. Gold Coast saw a 19.3 per cent rise in international traffic, much of it buoyed by increased frequencies by Jetstar and Air Asia X. The total number
First production Citation M2 comes off the line
The first of Cessna’s new Citation M2 business jets has rolled off the production line, with deliveries expected to begin later this year. The six-seat jet has a range of 1,300nm and is powered by two Williams FJ44 engines that offer a cruising speed of up to 400kts and can achieve a cruising altitude of
First new-model Citation X takes flight
Cessna has successfully flown the first production model of the new Citation X. The “flawless” 3.1-hour flight on August 1 included climbing to an altitude of 49,000ft and achieving a top speed of Mach 0.935. The Citation X “continues to live up to its reputation as an exceptional aircraft delivering what owners need and pilots
Adelaide Airport achieves Australia’s highest international passenger growth
Adelaide Airport is likely to retain its position as the fastest growing Australian capital city airport for international travel, in the 2013 financial year recording 14.8 per cent growth over the prior year. International capacity grew by more than 27 per cent following the introduction of Emirates flights and additional services from existing carriers Singapore
Airbus maintains order momentum
Airbus has maintained its industry record for order backlogs, in July receiving a further 174 orders while delivering 52 aircraft. New narrowbody business was led by easyJet’s confirmation of 135 A320-family aircraft comprising 100 A320neo and 35 A320 current-model aircraft. Airbus also received orders for15 A321s from International Lease Finance Corporation and CIT for five
Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan has revealed plans for a significant expansion of his Abu Dhabi-based airline’s presence in Australia, including A380 services to Sydney and Melbourne, new airport lounges, and plans to increase its stake in Virgin Australia to almost 20 per cent. Hogan outlined the plans at the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation
