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Airbus A350 weeks away from certification
/After 20 days, 14 cities and 151,300 kilometres, Airbus A350XWB test aircraft MSN005 has returned to Toulouse from its world tour and is just weeks away from certification. Airbus has completed a series of route-proving flights with its newest aircraft, the last series of trials to demonstrate the A350s readiness for airline operations. “We are
Read moreATSB report on Cirrus loss of control highlights importance of thorough planning
/ | 3 Comments on ATSB report on Cirrus loss of control highlights importance of thorough planningA demonstration flight that crashed in the front garden of a house highlights the importance of pilots knowing their limitations and of thorough planning and preparation, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says. On May 10 2014, the pilot of Cirrus SR22 N802DK lost control while demonstrating the spin characteristics of the aircraft over Sydney’s
Read moreTTF outlines four steps to boost NZ visitors by 200,000
/ | 2 Comments on TTF outlines four steps to boost NZ visitors by 200,000Dropping the departure tax, a common visa, trans-Tasman flights at more regional airports and better use of smartgate technology could boost tourist numbers from New Zealand to Australia by 200,000, a report says. The four reforms were outlined in the ‘Bringing Our Neighbour Closer’ report from the Tourism and Transport Forum, launched in Sydney on
Read moreBell 429 helicopter headed Down Under
/Hawker Pacific is bringing a Bell 429 configured for emergency medical services (EMS) to Australia and New Zealand for a demonstration. In an EMS configuration the 429 can carry two litter or rescue baskets as well as two medical staff and two crew, will be in New Zealand from August 11-21 and in Australia from September 1-19.
Read moreAlliance posts full year profit drop
/Alliance Aviation says it is approaching the current year with confidence after a transition 2013/14 financial year where the charter and fly-in/fly-out airline operator posted a big drop in full year profit. Net profit after tax (NPAT) for the 12 months to June 30 2014 came in at $10.3 million, down 58 per cent from
Read moreCathay upbeat after lift in first half profit
| 1 Comment on Cathay upbeat after lift in first half profitCathay Pacific says things are looking up for the rest of 2014 despite a challenging operating environment after posting a big lift in first half profit. The Hong Kong-based carrier reported net profit of $HK347 million for the six months to June 30 2014, up significantly from $HK24 million in the prior corresponding period. While
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