Boyd appointed new RAAA chairman
Regional aviation veteran Jeff Boyd has been appointed chairman of the Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA). Boyd, who has been on the RAAA board for seven years, replaces Michael Bridge who resigned as chairman at the association’s annual general meeting in November 2012. Together with his wife Lara Corry-Boyd, Jeff Boyd was the owner
Tiger on the prowl for new CEO as David escapes to Jetstar
Tiger Airways’ CEO Andrew David has reportedly accepted a newly-created role at Jetstar as CEO of the airline’s long-haul business. A former Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand executive, David occupied the top role at Tiger for a little more than 12 months. During that time he played the lead role to right-shape the airline
New route to China
China Eastern has inaugurated nonstop flights between Nanjing and Sydney. Operating three times a week, the new service will bring to 12 the number of flights each week operated by the airline. An important commerce and trading centre, Nanjing will be served by China Eastern’s A330-300 with onward services to Beijing. China has become the
First Diesel Twin Diamond sold in Australia
Hawker Pacific has sold the first diesel-powered Twin Diamond in Australia following a successful demonstration tour of the aircraft. The DA42-NG has been sold to Australian Wings Academy for use at its Gold Coast training facility. Hawker Pacific’s Tony Jones said: “This is the second aircraft to be sold from the demonstration tour, the first
First A350 structurally complete
The main structural assembly of the first flyable A350 has been completed in Toulouse. Having successfully powered-up the aircraft’s fuselage and wings, MSN-001 was moved from the main assembly hall in readiness for hydraulic system testing and a full electrical and hydraulic power-on by the end of the year. The aircraft will then progress to
First two EC725s delivered to Malaysia
Eurocopter has delivered the first two of 12 EC725 medium lift helicopters to the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The aircraft, which will be delivered through to the end of 2014, will enhance Malaysia’s search and rescue, and utility capabilities. To support the new aircraft Eurocopter is developing new facilities at the Malaysian International Aerospace Centre.
