The World of Aviation

Boeing has begun final assembly of the first 787-9. The newest member of the 787 family began taking shape on schedule on May 30 in Everett. The 787-9 fuselage is stretched by 6 metres, carrying 40 more passengers an additional 300nm (555km) while using 20 per cent less fuel than similarly sized airplanes, Boeing promises. The

Thomson Airways has taken delivery of its first 787. The aircraft is the first of eight 787s on order for the UK leisure airline. The 787 was welcomed by a crowd of thousands at Manchester Airport as it completed its delivery flight nonstop from Everett. “After much anticipation, we are very excited to welcome the 787

Charter specialist MyJet has officially opened its new $1.5 million headquarters and fixed base operation in Bendigo, relocating from its former facilities at Essendon. The purpose-built facility – the largest private investment in Bendigo Airport in more than 40 years – can house up to five aircraft, including three turboprop or jet aircraft. It also

Singapore Airlines has become the first airline to commit to Boeing’s as yet unlaunched stretch of the 787, the 787-10X, and at the same time has placed a significant reorder for Airbus’s A350-900, committing to 30 of each type. The Singapore flag carrier says the 787-10X order is contingent on Boeing formally launching the aircraft,

Canberra Airport says the federal government’s efficiency drive for savings in the public service is leading to falling passenger numbers. “What we’ve seen is the airlines cutting services to Darwin, to Hobart and to Townsville,” Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron told The Canberra Times this week. “We’ve had 26 months of negative numbers as

Regional Express has acquired its own Saab 340 full flight simulator to be installed at its Wagga Wagga-based Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA). Rex says the Flight Safety built simulator features Flight Safety’s Vital 9 visual system, and is the youngest Saab 340 sim of its type in the world. It will be installed in