The World of Aviation

Brazilian budget carrier GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes has ordered 60 Boeing 737 MAX airliners, Boeing has announced. The deal, valued at US$6 billion at list prices, is the largest in GOL’s 12-year history and the biggest order from a single South American airline ever, Boeing said. The deal brings firm orders for Boeing’s upgraded single

Philippine Airlines has ordered 10 more Airbus A330s as it continues its fleet upgrade. The deal, valued at US$2.5 billion at list prices, comes two weeks after PAL placed an order for 44 A321s and 10 A330s. The carrier said it remains in talks with Airbus and Boeing for the purchase of 35 more airliners.

Virgin Australia this weekend launched a new ad campaign featuring a group of its own employees, the salt plains of WA, and lots of digital FX. The 60-second television commercial, featuring Megan Washington singing “S’Wonderful,” is described by the airline as a reflection of its “modern, stylish vibrancy”. “When we launched the new Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia will increase flights between Brisbane and Emerald, Newcastle and Rockhampton, citing strong demand from the corporate and resource sectors. Weekday Brisbane-Emerald flights will increase from three to four per day, while a third service will be added on Sundays and a Saturday service will be introduced for the first time. Brisbane-Rockhampton flights will

Two key executives are departing Air New Zealand as the airline reshapes its management team ahead of the departure of CEO Rob Fyfe at the end of the year. Head of people and technical operations chief Vanessa Stoddart is leaving after 10 years with the airline, while Glen Sowry, general manager – operations is also

Deliveries of the F-35 to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida have reached the 20 unit mark with the delivery of F-35B BF-15 on September 27. BF-15 is assigned to the 2nd Marine Air Wing’s VMFAT-501 squadron, within the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin, which will use the aircraft for pilot and maintainer training. The jet, the 14th