The World of Aviation

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

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