The World of Aviation

Passengers aboard a late evening flight from Moree to Sydney found themselves arriving at Bankstown on January 18. The diversion occurred after the aircraft departed late from Moree and was unable to perform an over-water landing in Sydney after the curfew because tail-winds were too strong. One of the passengers onboard contacted Australian Aviation to say: “In 25

Sikorsky and Boeing have teamed to develop a joint proposal for the US Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate’s requirement for the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) technology demonstrator program. The JMR TD will inform the US DoD’s Future Vertical Lift program to acquire over 4,000 new generation medium lift rotorcraft for all five US services. With the

Major airports experienced solid passenger growth during 2012 on the back of increasing demand in the resources sector and improved international traffic. Melbourne Airport achieved five per cent growth to reach a total of 29,297,387 passengers. The airport’s CEO, Chris Woodruff, attributed the increase to sustained growth in international markets including China, Hong Kong, New

Cirrus Aircraft, manufacturer of the popular SR22 and SR22T sports aircraft, has substantially increased the aircrafts’ certified gross weight to 1,633kg. The change allows greater operational flexibility, extra payload capacity and fuel capacity. Now standard for 2013 models, known as Generation 5 aircraft, the payload enhancement offers a range of 700 nautical miles. Executive vice

Key Qantas partner American Airlines has revealed new corporate colours which will replace the airline’s iconic polished aluminium ‘Silverbird’ look first debuted in 1968. “It’s a new year and a fresh new look for American Airlines” said the announcement that revealed the airline’s rebranding, which was developed with brand consultancy FutureBrand. “The unveiling of the new logo

Qantas has announced it will lease an additional five 717s and purchase three more Q400s to bolster its domestic business, as well as cancel a single 787-8 order for Jetstar. In what is a clear competitve response to the announcement by Virgin Australia it is seeking to grow its regional airline portfolio through the acquisition