The World of Aviation

Brisbane Airport (BNE) has retained its first place Australian ranking for quality of service for the ninth consecutive year in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) 2011-12 Airport Monitoring Report. Brisbane also received the highest rating out of five airports for quality of service by passengers for the fourth consecutive year, and a rating

The US FAA has certified ATR’s -600 series turboprops, opening greater sales opportunities for the popular regional aircraft. “Obtaining this new certification will allow us to expand the commercial and operational scope of our family of aircraft,” stated Filippo Bagnato, CEO of ATR. “Since their launch, the ATR -600s have become the best-selling under-90-seat regional

Two QinetiQ Australia engineers have been internationally recognised for their contribution to a best practice manual for the teardown inspection of aircraft structures. The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP), an international organisation that collaborates in the exchange of technical information and program harmonisation, has presented an achievement awarded to John Boyes and Kevin Watters, members of

Two of the highest profile airline accidents/incidents in the last decade will feature prominently at Safeskies 2013, to be held at the Realm Hotel in Canberra from October 15 to 17. As a case study in line with the Conference theme – People and Technology – Chief International Affairs and Communication of the French accident

Former Qantas executive Rob Sharp has been appointed to head up Tiger Airways Australia, following ACCC approval of Virgin Australia’s effective takeover of the Australian arm of the Singapore-based low cost carrier last week. Sharp has held a number of commercial roles at Qantas over the past 15 years including in strategy and as head

The Norwegian government has requested approval from the country’s parliament  to buy six F-35 Lightning II aircraft for delivery in 2017, in a plan that sees it bring forward its initial purchase by a year but stretch out subsequent deliveries over a longer period. Norway’s revised F-35 acquisition plans envisage delivery of six aircraft each