The World of Aviation

GippsAero has delivered its 200th GA8 Airvan, with the aircraft being delivered to sales and support dealer Hawker Pacific. The 200th GA8 is a turbocharged aircraft with a full-fuel payload of more than 545kg. It features a quick-change configuration interior and a steel undercarriage – signature features of the aircraft designed to withstand the demands

Qantas and Jetstar have been recognised as having the two leading airlines in the Australia-Pacific region in the 2013 Skytrax World Airline Awards, while Air New Zealand was awarded for its premium economy product. Qantas was awarded Best Airline Australia-Pacific and Jetstar Airways awarded Best Low Cost Airline Australia-Pacific. Qantas was also ranked one of

Embraer and Boeing will partner to market Embraer’s new KC-390 multi-mission airlifter and aerial refueling aircraft. Under the agreement, Boeing will be the lead for KC-390 sales, sustainment and training opportunities in the US, UK and some Middle East markets. Embraer will manufacture the aircraft and collaborate on sales, sustainment and training. The KC-390 originated

From August 15 Virgin Australia will introduce nonstop services between Melbourne and Hamilton Island. The airline will operate 737-800s with eight business class and 168 economy class seats and will become the first airline to offer business class on the route since 2004. Virgin Australia’s recently-appointed Chief Commercial Officer, Judith Crompton said: “Melbourne to Hamilton

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) and Virgin Australia have reached an agreement that supports the development of critical infrastructure at Brisbane Airport. Significantly, the agreement breaks the deadlock between the BAC and airlines over the development on a new parallel runway, and paves the way for a broader strategic relationship between the airport and Virgin Australia.

Korean Air has announced an order for five 747-8 Intercontinental and six 777-300ER aircraft. The value of the transaction is approximately $3.6 billion at current list prices. Korean Air is the only airline to order both the passenger and freighter variations of the 747-8. When the order is finalised, the South Korean flag carrier will