The World of Aviation

Visual Vectoring, an Australian company specialising in training concepts for air traffic control (ATC) operations has successfully exported a computer-based ATC training package to China. Qingdao ATC Station in Shandong province is using the VV Approach training program for new controllers and to upgrade the skills of current radar approach controllers to manage rapidly growing

Jetstar Japan has accepted its first A320 fitted with ‘sharklets’, becoming the first Japan-based carrier to operate with the fuel-saving devices. ‘Sharklets’ are an option on new-build A320 Family aircraft and will be fitted as standard on all A320neo aircraft. The new wingtip devices measure 2.4 metres tall, replacing A320’s current wingtip fence. They add

The organisers of the Avalon 2013 trade show, Aerospace Australia Limited, says it has “put unprecedented effort into ensuring the maximum business value for the exhibitors and trade visitors who will attend on the three and a half business days of the event.” AAL says it is expecting 400 senior ADF officials and uniformed officers

Tiger Airways celebrated its 10 millionth passenger on February 19. The airline marked the occasion with a $10 fare sale on its most popular routes. Tiger’s commercial director Carly Brear said: “Tiger’s presence brings healthy competition and local economic benefits to Australia. 10 million passengers is a significant achievement. We would like to thank everyone

A brace of USAF F-16 fighters has arrived at RAAF Base Williamtown to participate in the RAAF’s Fighter Combat Instructors’ (FCI) course. The aircraft, which are based at Eielson AFB in Alaska, are painted in dissimilar combat markings and its pilots are trained to mimic those tactics used by potential adversaries. Commander Air Combat Group

Asia Pacific airports recorded an impressive 7.1 per cent increase in passenger throughput during 2012. Beijing was the busiest airport in the region, handling more than 81 million passengers, followed by Tokyo Haneda with 67 million. According to the figures released by the Airports Council International (ACI), many airports in the Asia Pacific region recorded