The World of Aviation

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has awarded a contract for dredging and reclamation work for the airport’s new parallel runway. Work is expected “to begin within weeks”, not soon enough for airlines frustrated with continual delays despite the efforts of the airport, airlines and Airservices to optimise existing capacity. “This is a clear signal that we

While key markets in global airfreight continue to suffer decline, “Australia is uniquely positioned and buoyed by requirements for niche outsize air cargo services which draw from Australia’s world class mining industry.” According to Michael Amson of Melbourne-based charter specialist Chapman Freeborn: “We foresee a strong growth potential in the Australasia region for air cargo

Parafield Airport is again offering a Youth Flying Scholarship in 2014 for one person from the local northern Adelaide region wanting to train to become a commercial pilot. The scholarship, which is valued at $60,000 and covers all tuition fees and uniforms, is open to anyone aged between 18 and 25 who is active or

Air New Zealand is will meet growing demand for seasonal travel from New Zealand to favoured holiday destinations, with the airline announcing it will increase capacity on its Auckland to Honolulu service, on Pacific Island routes and operate a third season of its Auckland to Bali service. Four flights a week between Auckland and Honolulu

The first F-35 for Australia, AU-1, has entered Lockheed Martin’s final assembly line, with the aircraft now undergoing the mate process where its fuselage and wings are joined. After mate AU-1 will  make its way down the Fort Worth assembly line and roll out of the factory for handover to the RAAF in 2014. Australia

Jetstar’s first 787 has touched down in Melbourne this afternoon at the end of its delivery flight from Boeing’s Everett factory. The 787-8, registered VH-VKA and operating as flight JQ7878, touched down at Melbourne Airport at 1:13pm, ending an eight year gestation for the Qantas Group, which had first ordered the 787 in 2008. Onboard