The World of Aviation

Hawaiian Airlines has operated its first nonstop flight between Honolulu and Brisbane.  In so doing the airline has become the only US carrier to serve the Queensland capital. The first of the thrice-weekly flights using a 767-300ER touched down in Brisbane today, returning to Honolulu after a launch ceremony including hula dancing and a traditional Hawaiian

Proving where there is smoke there is fire, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce today announced his airline was withdrawing its sponsorship of Tourism Australia, citing a conflict of interest where Tourism Australia chairman – and former Qantas CEO – Geoff Dixon is involved in a new takeover bid for the airline. “Many of you have been

Regional Express Holdings (REX) has downgraded its profit guidance for the current financial year to between 25 and 35 per cent lower than its 2011/12 $35.1 million profit before tax.  Its previous guidance was between 15 and 25 per cent lower. REX chief operating officer Garry Filmer said: “As foreshadowed in our earlier warnings, the

The federal government has moved Australia closer to international legislative practice by increasing the payout available to air accident victims to $725,000. The $225,000 increase under the aviation legislation amendment (liability and insurance) bill 2012 aims to provide “adequate compensation” to claimants and is said to make access to compensation easier. Minister for infrastructure and

The largest business jet order in Bombardier’s history has been placed by executive jet operator VistaJet in a deal worth a potential U$7.8 billion. The order includes up to 142 Global business jets comprising a firm commitment to 56 aircraft and options for a further 86. Twenty-five Global 5000s and 25 Global 6000s will be

Embraer’s new midsize Legacy 500 business jet has made its maiden flight. The aircraft is the first in its class to incorporate fly-by-wire technology and full height cabin.  The fourth in what the manufacturer calls a clean-sheet design, the Legacy 500 boasts a range of 3,000nm, a cruise speed of Mach .82 and maximum operating