Two QinetiQ Australia engineers have been internationally recognised for their contribution to a best practice manual for the teardown inspection of aircraft structures. The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP), an international organisation that collaborates in the exchange of technical information and program harmonisation, has presented an achievement awarded to John Boyes and Kevin Watters, members of
Two of the highest profile airline accidents/incidents in the last decade will feature prominently at Safeskies 2013, to be held at the Realm Hotel in Canberra from October 15 to 17. As a case study in line with the Conference theme – People and Technology – Chief International Affairs and Communication of the French accident
Rob Sharp new Tiger Australia CEO
Former Qantas executive Rob Sharp has been appointed to head up Tiger Airways Australia, following ACCC approval of Virgin Australia’s effective takeover of the Australian arm of the Singapore-based low cost carrier last week. Sharp has held a number of commercial roles at Qantas over the past 15 years including in strategy and as head
Norway revises F-35 schedule
The Norwegian government has requested approval from the country’s parliament to buy six F-35 Lightning II aircraft for delivery in 2017, in a plan that sees it bring forward its initial purchase by a year but stretch out subsequent deliveries over a longer period. Norway’s revised F-35 acquisition plans envisage delivery of six aircraft each
Relief as 787s return to flight
Ethopian Airlines and All Nippon Airlines (ANA) have conducted their first 787 flights since the aircraft type was grounded more three months ago. On April 27 Ethopian operated the world’s first 787 commercial flight since the US FAA approved design changes to enhance the robustness of battery systems aboard the aircraft. The following day ANA
China Southern becomes Sydney’s fourth A380 operator
As sustained high growth in traffic between China and Australia continues, China Southern will become the fourth A380 operator to Sydney when it upgrades one of its twice-daily services from Guangzhou on October 27. Welcoming the announcement, Sydney Airport CEO Kerrie Mather said China Southern’s decision to upgrade one of its twice daily A330 services
