The World of Aviation

Hawker Pacific has sold the first diesel-powered Twin Diamond in Australia following a successful demonstration tour of the aircraft. The DA42-NG has been sold to Australian Wings Academy for use at its Gold Coast training facility. Hawker Pacific’s Tony Jones said: “This is the second aircraft to be sold from the demonstration tour, the first

Qantas has disconnected in-flight Wi-Fi on its A380 fleet after a nine-month trial saw customers shy away from the service due to high costs and slow speeds. The airline said in a statement that only about five per cent of passengers were using the service, which was offered at costs ranging from $12.90 to $39. “Naturally,

The main structural assembly of the first flyable A350 has been completed in Toulouse. Having successfully powered-up the aircraft’s fuselage and wings, MSN-001 was moved from the main assembly hall in readiness for hydraulic system testing and a full electrical and hydraulic power-on by the end of the year. The aircraft will then progress to

Eurocopter has delivered the first two of 12 EC725 medium lift helicopters to the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The aircraft, which will be delivered through to the end of 2014, will enhance Malaysia’s search and rescue, and utility capabilities. To support the new aircraft Eurocopter is developing new facilities at the Malaysian International Aerospace Centre. 

Airbus Military has delivered the fifth and final A330 MRTT to the RAAF. The aircraft, designated by the RAAF as the KC-30A, will enter service with 33SQN at Amberley.  The tanker transport aircraft, a derivative of the successful A330, incorporates two underwing refuelling pods, a rear-fuselage refuelling boom and an integrated universal receptacle enabling it

Qatar Airways has converted its existing order for 20 A350-800s, 40 -900s and 20 -1000s to 43 A35-900s and 37 high capacity A350-1000s. The airline’s CEO Akbar AL Baker said: “We have taken the time necessary to come to today’s decision in favour of the larger A350 XWB models which we believe are best suited