Boeing will begin installing FAA-approved modifications to the existing fleet of 787s and to new-build aircraft, clearing the way for the beleaguered aircraft to return to service. In a statement Boeing said the FAA approval begins the process of returning the 787 to flight “with continued confidence in the safety and reliability of this game-changing
Production Citation X rolls out
The first production aircraft of the improved Citation X has rolled out of Cessna’s Wichita, Kansas factory. The improved capability and features of this aircraft have been received very favorably, especially with the new maximum speed of Mach 0.935. Being part of the fastest business jet in aviation is exciting for Cessnans,” said Kelly Reich,
NZ acquires Seasprites originally ordered by Australia
The New Zealand government has approved the purchase of an upgraded and increased Seasprite helicopter fleet for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), taking up aircraft originally destined for Australia. Ten airframes comprising eight Seasprites and two spare airframes will be purchased from Kaman Aerospace under a NZ$242 million project that also includes a full
MEL passengers continue to build
International and domestic passengers at Melbourne Airport increased five per cent during the third quarter of 2012/13 to reach 7,455,992 passengers, adding to a successful record of growth over recent years. International passengers grew by three per cent during the quarter compared to the same period last year, while domestic passengers increased by five per
Exercise Bersama Shield concludes
Exercise Bersama Shield 2013 was conducted on the South China Sea, Singapore and the Malaysian Peninsula between April 8-18, with Australia contributing two AP-3C Orions and the exercise’s only submarine. Commanding Officer of HMAS Dechaineux Commander Glen Miles said operating as the enemy or “Red Force”, HMAS Dechaineux’s role in the exercise was to test
Just 12 weeks after announcing they had signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint-venture company to produce AgustaWestland helicopters in Brazil, the two companies have announced their joint decision to terminate negotiations without reaching an agreement. A brief statement said nothing further about the reasoning behind the decision. Under the joint venture AgustaWestaland aircraft
