The World of Aviation

Boeing says that the international air cargo traffic will triple over the next 20 years, with the industry already rebounding strongly from the global financial crisis. In its latest World Air Cargo Forecast, Boeing predicts that global volumes of air cargo will grow by an average of 5.9 per cent per year until 2029, aided

Boeing has increased its forecast for the demand for new aircraft from China, citing the continued strong performance of the country’s economy. “China is one of the world’s fastest growing and dynamic aviation markets, driven by the urbanisation of China, the growth of its economy and ever-increasing personal wealth,” said Randy Tinseth, vice president of

Gulfstream has announced that the FAA has formally certified its large cabin aircraft as being Stage 4 noise compliant. The certification applies to the G550, G500, G450, G350, GV and GIV families, which Gulfstream says have always been Stage 4 compliant, but have now been formally certified as meeting the ICAO’s Stage 4 noise requirements

Lessor BOC Aviation has ordered eight Boeing 777-300ERs valued at approximately US$2.2bn (A$2.2bn). BOC, which is a subsidiary of the Bank of China, says the aircraft will be placed on long term lease with Thai Airways International. BOC has also placed an order for 30 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, with the aircraft to be delivered

CareFlight Group Queensland has officially opened its fourth CMS Air Ambulance base, at Darwin International Airport, which will enhance the reach of its international and domestic air ambulance service. “CMS Air Ambulance Darwin will utilise a Learjet 36. This is a permanently medically configured jet aircraft which has specialised long range flight ability,” said CareFlight’s

The US Army has awarded Bell a contract to upgrade up to 18 OH-58A Kiowas to the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed scout standard under a program dubbed ‘A2D’. The announcement, which comes just days after the Army said it would refurbish a large proportion of its OH-58D fleet to a new OH-58F standard, will see