F-35 grounding lifted
UPDATED: The fleet-wide grounding by the US Department of Defense of the F-35 Lightening II has been lifted, following the completion of engineering analysis on the cracked blade. The cautionary flight suspension was implemented on February 21 following the discovery of a 15.24mm crack on a third stage turbine blade during routine inspections of a
Additional Super Hornet DSCA notice released
The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency has advised Congress of the possible sale to Australia of up to 12 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and 12 EA-18G Growlers under the Foreign Military Sales program. The contract includes airframes and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support, at an estimated cost of US$3.7 billion. The notification was
Boeing announces order for 10 777-300ERs
Boeing has signed an order with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for 10 777-300ERs. The order, valued at US$3.2 billion at current list prices, adds to the growing portfolio of long-haul aircraft for the Los Angeles-based leasing company. ALC has ordered 185 aircraft from Boeing including 78 Next-Generation 737s, 80 737 MAXs, 12 787s and 15
The first structurally complete A350 has moved to its next phase of ground testing. The aircraft , MSN001, recently successfully completed a series of indoor ground tests including stability tests on ‘movable’ elements such as rudder, elevators, ailerons and wing spoilers and landing gears extraction/retraction. The next phase will include three planned families of tests:
New domestic terminal opens at Perth
Perth’s much-anticipated new domestic terminal was officially opened by Minister for Defence and Federal Member for Perth, Stephen Smith, today. Representing the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, Smith said the opening was significant given Perth Airport is a key driver of the Western Australian economy. “Perth is one of Australia’s fastest growing cities
Jetstar Japan extends reach with JAL and Qantas
Jetstar Japan has formed agreements with Japan Airlines and Qantas that extend its international reach and provide improved on-carriage for customers of the respective airlines. Jetstar Japan and JAL have entered a codeshare agreement enabling JAL customers flying internationally to Tokyo (Narita), Osaka (Kansai) and Nagoya (Chubu) to book onward travel on Jetstar Japan’s growing
