The World of Aviation

IATA says that it still expect’s the world’s airline industry to record a collective profit of US$3 billion this year, despite pressure from the Eurozone economic crisis. “The $3.0 billion industry profit forecast has not changed. But almost everything in the equation has,” said IATA CEO and director general Tony Tyler. “Demand has been better

Major maintenance and an increasing demand for its EMS and SAR services has left Sunshine Coast based AGL Action Rescue seeking help to cover a $200,000 hole in its coffers. A major contributor to the shortfall was unexpected maintenance on its Bundaberg-based BK117, which required three rotor blades to be replaced at a cost of

The inaugural RA-Aus WESTFLY fly-in will be held on the weekend of September 29-October 1 at White Gum Farm near York in WA. The event is being billed as a mini NATFLY, with trade and aircraft displays, and underwing camping and accommodation nearby. For more details, visit www.westfly.com.au.

An unopened part of the Peninsula Link freeway near Melbourne became a makeshift airport on the morning of June 11 when the pilot of a Cessna 172 flying from Tyabb was forced down due to thick fog. 50 year old pilot Russell Gray made the emergency landing after a thick fog that blanketed Melbourne made

Norwegian has firmed up its order for up to 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft which it committed to in January this year. Norwegian also has ordered  100 Boeing 737-MAX aircraft. It currently operates a fleet of 737NGs and Classics.

The Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia has given its highest honour, the Oswald Watt Gold Medal, to RAAF Fighter Combat Instructor Squadron Leader Paul ‘Simmo’ Simmons. The award is regarded as the highest honour in Australian civil aviation, and recognises the most notable contribution to Australian aviation. The presentation of the award was