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Airbus A350 completes hot-weather testing in UAE
An Airbus A350 development aircraft has completed a series of hot-weather trials at Al Ain in the UAE. The tests were designed to check the functionality of the aircraft’s engines, passenger cabin systems, air conditioning, avionics and other systems after being subjected to heat-soak temperatures of more than 40 degrees C. Airbus says the A350
Read moreCFM starts ground-testing of LEAP-1B engine
/CFM International has announced it has started ground testing of the first LEP-1B engine for the re-engined Boeing 737MAX program. Nominated as the exclusive engine for the MAX family, the LEAP-1B was fired for the first time on June 13 and after a few run-ins, has achieved maximum thrust. “We are really excited to have
Read moreQantas withdraws from Nhulunbuy as Airnorth steps in
/ | 4 Comments on Qantas withdraws from Nhulunbuy as Airnorth steps inQantas will withdraw its services to Nhulunbuy in eastern Arnhem Land from August 17 due to “decreased travel demand” following mining giant Rio Tinto’s decision to close its Alcan refinery at Gove. QantasLink chief executive John Gissing told the NT News that: “The decision was not taken lightly, but after a thorough review of the route, it was
Read moreVIPA labels new colour vision deficiency regs “discriminatory”
/ | 2 Comments on VIPA labels new colour vision deficiency regs “discriminatory”The Virgin Independent Pilots Association (VIPA) says new rules relating to colour vision deficiency (CVD) discriminates against pilots already working in Australia’s major airlines, but will fail to deliver any better safety outcomes. VIPA says a review of the Civil Authority Safety Regulation Part 67 by the CASA states that Class 1 pilots with CVD
Read moreRoyal Brunei Air Force renews BAE Systems training agreement
/The Royal Brunei Air Force has extended an agreement with BAE Systems Australia to provide basic military aviation training at the company’s Tamworth facility. The new agreement covers six RBAirF students in three courses in the 2014-15 period, and adds to the arrangement that has been in place since 2009. As well as providing basic
Read moreMoorabbin to Melbourne Airport helicopter service launched
/ | 6 Comments on Moorabbin to Melbourne Airport helicopter service launchedA new helicopter transfer service between Moorabbin Airport in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs and Melbourne Airport in the northwest has been launched by Victorian Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry, Gordon Rich-Phillips. The ‘Heli-Express’ service is operated by Air Melbourne using AgustaWestland A109 machines, and cuts the 90 minute or more road trip to just 12
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