The World of Aviation

The “hacktivist” group Anonymous has taken responsibility for a large-scale cyberattack on Boeing’s website in what the group described as retaliation over Boeing support for proposed US cybersecurity legislation. Boeing’s website was down for several hours on Tuesday afternoon US time but has since gone back online. The company has declined to comment on the

Boeing has released a number of design decisions for its upcoming 737 MAX airliner, which is scheduled to begin deliveries in 2017. Like the rival Airbus A320neo, the 737 MAX is a new engine variant based on the current generation airframe. Boeing estimates the upgraded LEAP-1B engines and other changes will make the 737 MAX

The Australian Defence Force is closely watching a US investigation into the fiery Easter Sunday crash of an F/A-18D ‘classic’ Hornet into a Virginia Beach apartment building. The US Navy has blamed the crash on a “catastrophic” system failure but is in the early stages of its investigation. Both pilots were able to eject safely

Indonesian flag carrier Garuda has placed a firm order for 11 Airbus A330-300s, its third order for the twin-engine widebodies since July 2010. The deal, worth US$2.5 billion at list prices, was to be formally announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron during a visit to Indonesia this week. Garuda now has 21 A330s on

BAE Systems says it has successfully phased in a new Interim Basic Flying Training course under an $86.6 million contract with the Australian Defence Force. The first pilot training course under the new contract began in Tamworth in January with students expected to graduate by mid-year. “We faced a number of technical challenges preparing for

Ten young adults aged 15 to 17 have been awarded with $2,500 flight scholarships by Airservices Australia. The group was chosen from a field of about 50 applicants who had demonstrated an aptitude for flying and a commitment to aviation. Airservices spokesperson Rob Walker said the annual scholarships offer a chance to develop basic aviation