The World of Aviation

India’s civil aviation minister has said that Air India will take delivery of three Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners by the end of June after the two companies agreed on a compensation package for the delays in the aircraft program. Air India had been scheduled to take delivery of its first 787 by the end of May,

Airservices Australia says that a new industry-wide collaborative approach to air traffic management in Australia has resulted in more efficient operations for airlines. Collaborative decision making (CDM) sees Airservices, airlines and airports sharing data to maximise use of available airspace and airport capacity, reduce fuel burn and environmental emissions, and enhance safety. The first stage

Etihad Airways will equip future on A320s it has on order with Airbus’s new Sharklets in order to reduce fuel burn on the aircraft. The Abu Dhabi based carrier has specified the 2.5m tall wingtip devices on 17 A320s which are being delivered from the third quarter of 2013. “By growing our fleet with the

The Royal Australian Navy has held a ceremony to induct three new Bell 429 helicopters into service as part of the Retention and Motivation Initiative 2 Program. The June 5 ceremony at HMAS Albatross was officiated by the Commander of the Fleet Air Arm, Commodore Peter Laver, and attended by the Commanding Officer and personnel

California based lessor Air Lease Corporation has firmed an order for 36 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft. The order includes 20 A321 neos, and options on a further 14 A320neo Family aircraft. The order confirms a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the lessor and Airbus at the Paris Airshow last year. ALC has not yet selected

Australian Workers’ Union secretary Paul Howes has warned that there could be a “national crisis in aviation” if Virgin Australia’s domestic operations were taken over by its partner Etihad Airways as the Abu Dhabi carrier increased its stake to 4.99 per cent. “The company remains interested in building a larger stake over time but will