The World of Aviation

Two F-35B JSFs completed an 18 day sea trials period aboard the USS Wasp on October 21, the first time the F-35 has operated from a ship. The trials, which comprised a total of 72 vertical landings and 72 short takeoffs under various but generally benign conditions, saw the two jets – BF-2 and BF-4

Virgin Australia has announced plans to add capacity to its domestic services over the next few weeks. The airline says it will add 64 domestic services offering 9000 additional seats between Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide from October 31 and November 13 to meet increased demand for flights, following Qantas cutting back on flights due to

USAF Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptors based at JB Langley-Eustis in Virginia and JB Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska have been cleared to return to the air after a four day grounding. The aircraft were grounded on October 21 after a pilot experienced hypoxia-like symptoms on a recent flight. The issue is the same as that which forced

Bombardier has announced it has sold six CRJ900 regional airliners plus five options to an unnamed Chinese airline.

The Australian Association of Aviation and Aerospace Industries (AAAAI) has celebrated its first year by announcing a new name and a new agenda. Now called Aviation Aerospace Australia, the organisation says it “will provide a more succinct brand for the national peak body, which now boasts almost 50 members.” “We have been listening to current

Pilots and crews from the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) have commenced training on their A330 Multi Role Tanker Transports (MRTT) at Getafe in Spain. The training will be conducted by Airbus Military instructors, and will include training for air logistic transport and air-to-air refuelling operators. The RSAF will take delivery of its first MRTT