Boeing reports strong first quarter
Despite the grounding of the 787 fleet thwarting deliveries and suppressing further orders, Boeing has reported a robust first quarter, with a 20 per cent increase in net income and its order backlog reaching a record US$392 billion. The manufacturer’s backlog was added to with US$20 billion worth of net orders for 209 aircraft in
747F for Qantas Freight
Qantas will lease a Boeing 747-400ERF to replace an older Boeing 747-400F freighter that is currently operated for it by an external provider. To be branded in the distinctive new Qantas Freight livery, the 747-400ERF is expected to enter service by the end of 2013, subject to regulatory approval. It will be operated by Express
50th anniversary of RAAF intel specialisation
This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Intelligence Specialisation in the RAAF, with events to be held in Adelaide and Canberra to mark the milestone. With the transition of the RAAF into a jet age professional force in the 1950-60s, the RAAF formally established the Intelligence Officer role within the Special
Etihad equity investment strategy expands with 24 per cent buy into India’s Jet Airways
Etihad Airways is extending its equity investment-led expansion with the purchase of 24 per cent of India’s privately-owned Jet Airways in a transaction worth US$379 million as well as an injection of US$220 million to “strengthen” the partnership between the two carriers. As part of this strengthening, Etihad Airways will purchase Jet Airways’ three pairs of
Three of the most recognisable aircraft to serve in Australia’s armed forces will make a nostalgic flyover of the Sydney CBD on ANZAC Day. A Catalina flying boat, a C-47 Dakota transport and a DHC-4 Caribou, all owned by the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS), will fly over Sydney during the ANZAC Day march. HARS
Aviation Australia recognised for support of RACQ CareFlight’s rescue helicopter
To acknowledge Aviation Australia reaching the milestone of a $30,000 contribution in 12 months, RACQ CareFlight announced it will display the Aviation Australia logo on one of its Bell 412 rescue helicopters based at Gold Coast Airport Bill Horrocks, Aviation Australia CEO said: ”Aviation Australia is proud to support CareFlight and we became a corporate
