The World of Aviation

Boeing has rolled out the first F-15SA for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The F-15SA, the newest variant of the F-15, provides improved performance and increased survivability at a lower life-cycle cost, Boeing says. The aircraft has two additional wing stations for increased payload and capability. Flight-testing began this year on the F-15SA. The Royal

After collating all the statistics from its operations worldwide, HNZ Global has enjoyed an accident free 2012, flying more than 65,000 hours in mostly specialised helicopter operations all around the world. “Operating in both the utility market as well as twin-engine IFR scene, this fantastic result is testament to the company’s strict adherence to safety

Japan Airlines has announced it will become the first international carrier to introduce the 787 to Sydney when it begins services from Tokyo with the new aircraft on December 1. The 787s will replace larger capacity 777s on the daily JL771/772 service in a move that will likely put it head-to-head with Jetstar’s 787s. While Jetstar

Piper Aircraft has received approval from the US FAA to incorporate the Garmin G1000 avionics suite into new single-engine Piper Archer aircraft models available in 2013. Garmin’s G1000 is an integrated all-glass avionics panel that makes flight information easier to scan and process. The G1000 flight deck presents flight instrumentation, navigation, weather, terrain, traffic and

The operators of Darwin Airport will invest up to $75 million to upgrade its terminal facilities, a move welcomed by the major airlines as domestic and international competition hots up. The project will see three new aircraft parking bays, some 11,000 square metres of additional floor space and investment by the major airlines in new

Embraer has announced an order from United Airlines for 30 E170s with options for an additional 40 of the same model, taking the firm order and options to a total of up to 70 aircraft. The order comes as the Brazilian manufacturer released its first quarter results, which show a decline in performance attributable to