The World of Aviation

Lockheed Martin has hailed progress on the F-35 Lightning II System Development and Demonstration (SDD) program, with the 282 flight hours spanning 153 flights accumulated in April representing a monthly SDD record. “The SDD fleet achieving more than 150 flights in one month speaks to the quality of this aircraft and the commitment of this

When flight QF78 touched down at Perth Airport shortly after 1130pm on Sunday night it represented the end of Qantas’s regularly scheduled international service from the Western Australian capital. The flight from Singapore – which up to now was Qantas’s sole daily international destination from Perth – has been cut as part of efforts to

Singapore Airlines has announced it will upgrade its long haul cabin products on its current fleet of 777-300ERs to mirror those introduced on eight new-build aircraft from last September. The US$325m (A$347m) upgrade program will see new economy, business and first class seating and cabins fitted to 19 existing 777-300ERs from early 2015, with all

New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport has opened an interim new mini corporate jet terminal. Developed by Air Center One and Capital Jet Services, the mini terminal is located adjacent to the airport’s international reclaim area, and will provide a premium service for corporate jet passengers arriving and departing Queenstown. “March was the busiest month we’ve ever

Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia have announced they will expand their marketing partnership to target additional inbound tourism to Australia. Under the new arrangement, the two parties will increase their annual partnership for the 2014/15 financial year to $8 million, twice the amount agreed upon 12 months ago. The new agreement takes the total value

Virgin Australia has announced it will significantly upgrade its Brisbane lounge. The upgrade will comprise a doubling in size of the Lounge space and the addition of a kerbside ‘Premium Entry’ access. “Over the last three years we have completely transformed the Virgin Australia domestic lounge experience, setting a new standard with bold, architectural designs,