The World of Aviation

Korean Air has celebrated the delivery of its first Airbus A380 at a ceremony in Toulouse, France, becoming the sixth operator of the aircraft since it was introduced in 2007. The ceremony was attended by Korean Air chairman and CEO Yang Ho Cho, Airbus president and CEO Tom Enders and EADS CEO Louis Gallois. “The

The Federal Government has reappointed Dr Warren Mundy to the board of Airservices Australia for a further three years, with Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese expressing his full support for the move.   “I am very pleased Dr Mundy has agreed to stay on for a second term and that the organisation will

The Federal House of Representatives Infrastructure and Communications Committee has held a public hearing to discuss the ratio of cabin crew to passengers on domestic flights, as part of an official inquiry into the matter. The committee is considering a proposal by CASA that would amend current regulations which stipulate that operators of Australian domestic aircraft carrying

Engineering firm Quickstep Holdings Limited has been awarded Manufacturer of the Year at this year’s 2011 Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards, highlighting the company’s recent success in entering the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) global supply chain.   Quickstep, which also took out the Global Integration Award, was recognised by the Endeavour panel for their efforts

Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) has announced the signing of a contract with Canadian based firm Mechtronix Systems for the purchase of an Ascent XJ Trainer as well as the option of an additional Airbus A320 FFT X simulator. “This is the first Ascent XJ Trainer to be installed in Australia and we are very pleased

Alice Springs Airport (ASA) will soon be home to the world’s first dedicated aircraft storage facility outside of the United States, after an agreement for the construction and operation of the facility was finalised with a storage company earlier this week. Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage Pty Ltd (APAS) will oversee the day-to-day running of the