The World of Aviation

Cessna has successfully completed the wing mate on the Citation Latitude first test aircraft. Announced at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA) in October 2011, the nine-seat medium-size business jet will offer a trans-continental range and a cruise altitude of 43,000ft. The first prototype flight is expected in the first

Garuda Indonesia will introduce 35 new ATR 72-600s into its fleet under a leasing arrangement with Danish leasing firm Nordic Aviation Capital. The deal, which comprises 25 firm aircraft and options for further 10, will see the first aircraft delivered in November this year. The ATRs will be configured with 70 seats, and will be

The first of 50 Airbus Military A400Ms for the French air force has been delivered, marking the first customer delivery of the new generation airlifter. More than 700 people celebrated the delivery at a ceremony at the Airbus Military final assembly line at Seville, Spain on September 30. The first French air force aircraft, the

Cathay Pacific will introduce significant improvements to its Australian schedules from early next year with a raft of adjustments that increases the number of nonstop services and capacity between Australian and Hong Kong. Under the new schedules Cathay Pacific will serve Melbourne three times daily and Brisbane daily, and will make all Adelaide and Cairns

The stakes in the regional aircraft market have edged higher, with Chinese aircraft manufacturer Comac saying its ARJ21 will enter service next year. Chengdu Airlines, launch customer for the 78 to 90-seat regional twinjet, is said to be targeting entry into service in late 2014 following certification by the CAAC mid-year. According to FlightGlobal, the

Tigerair Australia will begin direct services between Sydney and Perth from December 19, marking a further significant development in the airline’s route structure. The airline will fly up to six weekly return flights between Sydney and Perth and complements the existing Melbourne-Perth route, which Tigerair flies twice daily and up to three times daily in