Two pieces of aircraft debris that washed up on the African coast in March were “almost certainly” to have come from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says. The ATSB’s report said one part, a segment from an aircraft engine cowling, featured a Rolls-Royce stencil font and details that was
Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has appointed a qualified lawyer and aviation veteran as its new chief executive. Colin Keel, who previously worked for American Airlines, Qantas and rail freight operator Aurizon, will take up his new position on June 1, Queenstown Airport said on Thursday. In addition to his former roles, Keel is also a member
The Australian Army’s 22 Airbus Helicopters Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARHs) achieved final operating capability (FOC) on April 18, more than 11 years after the type first entered service. “Tiger is ready to go as a full operational capability with a full regiment of two squadrons,” confirmed Commander 16 Aviation Brigade, Brigadier Michael Prictor. “In the past decade we have built an attack helicopter
The Antonov An-225, the world’s largest aircraft, is on its way to Perth on what will be its first visit to Australia. The aircraft is carrying a 135-tonne generator for a resources company and is expected to land at 1000 on Sunday and remain in Perth until Wednesday. Australian Aviation contributor Geoffrey Thomas reported in
Virgin Australia is returning to Vanuatu after a five-month absence. The Australian carrier’s first flight to Port Vila since suspending service to the popular tourist destination in January due to concerns about the runway is planned for May 23. Virgin will fly three times a week between Brisbane and Port Vila with Boeing 737-800s. Virgin
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has announced that the development of the software the US Air Force will use to declare initial operational capability (IOC) has been completed. Block 3i software provides the F-35 Lightning II with an initial warfighting capability on upgraded computer hardware. “As of 1 May, the F-35 program has flown
