The World of Aviation

The Robinson R66 turbine has finally been granted EASA certification, some four years after being certified by the US FAA. The certification allows the R66 to be sold in EASA member countries. The company says this is an important milestone as two-thirds of its sales are outside of its US home market, and it can

Sikorsky has commenced full system testing of its CH-53K heavy lift helicopter ground test vehicle with all seven main rotor blades and four tail rotor blades attached. The tests follow the previous ‘light off’ and ‘bare head’ test phases which saw the aircraft’s engines started and gearbox engaged for the first time, and is the

Etihad Airways has revealed a stunning range of new premium cabin products it will be installing on its new Airbus A380s and Boeing 787s when they enter service later this year. Leading the way is a new ‘The Residence by Etihad’ product, just one of which will be offered on each of the airline’s A380s. The

Air Vice-Marshal Mike Yardley has assumed the role of Chief of Air Force in a ceremony held at RNZAF Base Auckland on April 30, taking over from AVM Peter Stockwell as head of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). AVM Stockwell congratulated AVM Yardley, stating: “AVM Yardley is an experienced operational commander and strategic

Boeing has announced the first flight of a production configured AH-6i Little Bird light attack/reconnaissance helicopter. Based on the in-service OH-6A Cayuse which the US Army uses in the Special Operations support role, the AH-6i is designed for close air support and light attack, and features capabilities leveraged from the Apache attack helicopter. Saudi Arabia

Adelaide Airport has reported continued strong passenger growth for the financial year to March 31. The airport said passenger numbers rose 4.7 per cent in the year to March 31 compared to the same period last year. Year-to-date international passengers increased by 23.1 per cent, reflecting both an improvement in load factors and a 14.1