Philippine Airlines has commenced new flights to Perth, Darwin and Brisbane in its biggest ever expansion of Australian services. The carrier’s first service to Perth arrived June 3, with four flights scheduled weekly between Western Australia and Manila. Meanwhile inaugural services to Darwin and new flights to Brisbane have begun, with daily flights scheduled to
Upgrade for Port Augusta
Work will begin soon on an $857,000 upgrade of Port Augusta Airport to cope with expanding resources industry flights. The work will include improvements to the passenger terminal and an enlarged, long-term car park for fly-in fly-out staff as well as expansion of the apron. The SA Minister from Regional Development, Gail Gago, said the
December 2016 IOC for F-35A
The US Air Force has set a December 2016 target date to declare Initial Operating Capability (IOC) with the F-35A, the variant of the Joint Strike Fighter being acquired by Australia. IOC for the F-35A will mean one operational squadron of 12 or more F-35As will be capable of conducting “basic close air support, interdiction,
First China Southern 787 delivered
China Southern Airlines has become the first Chinese carrier, and the 10th worldwide, to take delivery of the 787. The aircraft is the first of 10 of the type for the airline. Before beginning international services, including to Sydney, China Southern will operate the 787 on domestic flights. “Today’s 787 delivery represents a significant new
First 787-9 final assembly begins
Boeing has begun final assembly of the first 787-9. The newest member of the 787 family began taking shape on schedule on May 30 in Everett. The 787-9 fuselage is stretched by 6 metres, carrying 40 more passengers an additional 300nm (555km) while using 20 per cent less fuel than similarly sized airplanes, Boeing promises. The
Thomson Airways has taken delivery of its first 787. The aircraft is the first of eight 787s on order for the UK leisure airline. The 787 was welcomed by a crowd of thousands at Manchester Airport as it completed its delivery flight nonstop from Everett. “After much anticipation, we are very excited to welcome the 787
