The World of Aviation

Boeing and its suppliers are said to be reviewing the timetable for delivery of some of the 787s already built due to delays in bringing the aircraft up to a certified production standard. Citing sources at Boeing and the companies that make up its supply chain, Flightblogger says that design changes required for Aircraft Seven,

Qantas has received route approvals  from the International Air Services Commission (IASC) which will allow it to commence services from Australia to Nairobi via Bangkok in association with Kenya Airways According to two IASC Determinations, Kenya Airways will be permitted to place its code on Qantas operated services between Sydney and Bankgkok, while Qantas will

Camden Airport’s 2010 Master Plan has been approved by Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, paving the way for a number of aviation related projects at the airport to start. As required under the Aviation White Paper, Camden Airport will establish a Planning Coordination Forum in association with the Camden City Council and NSW government to ensure

Australian border protection authorities will give air cargo shipments that have originated or transited through the Middle East greater scrutiny after a number of parcel bombs were intercepted on cargo flights operating from ports in the Middle East. The increased security screening came after a number of parcels with explosives packed into printers for delivery

Emirates has announced a 351 per cent increase in net profit for the first half of the year as passenger load factor hit a new record. The Dubai based carrier recorded a profit of AED3.4bn (A$937m) for the six months to the end of September 2010, as revenue increased by 35 per cent to AED19.5bn

Regional Express has made a submission to the Senate inquiry on pilot training standards opposing a proposal to follow recent US legislation which would prevent a pilot from airline flying unless they have completed a minimum of 1500 hours. The proposed minimum hour rule is being examined by the Senate Committee on Rural and Regional