The World of Aviation

LAN Airlines has announced that Mauricio Hughes has been appointed to the new role of Sydney Airport operations and contract manager. Hughes has been with LAN for five years in roles including process management, passenger systems, and airport management, and in his new role will take responsibility for all aspects of LAN’s Sydney Airport operations.

Brisbane Airport says that passenger traffic through the airport has bounced back to levels experienced prior to the global financial crisis, with August traffic up 7.8 per cent. The increase was driven a strong growth in domestic passengers, which were up 8.4 per cent while international traffic also recorded a pleasing growth of 5.7 per

The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics’ (BITRE) latest air fare index report shows that discount and restricted economy fares during September were lower than the same time last year, while business class airfares increased slightly. The Best Discount index came in at 67.9 compared to 78.5 for September 2009, while the Restricted Economy

The entire fleet of Eurofighters in service with the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Saudi Arabia have been grounded to accommodate a fix to the fighter’s ejection seat. The grounding follows an accident in Spain in August which resulted in the death of a Saudi pilot whose parachute reportedly separated from his seat after

The Burmese government has reportedly purchased 50 Mi-24 Hind attack helicopters and 12 Mi-17 transports to support counter insurgency operations in that country. Some of the aircraft have been delivered and are being assembled in Meikthila.

Malaysia Airlines has ordered two additional Airbus A330-200 Freighters, taking its firm orders for the type to four. The aircraft will be operated by its MASkargo subsidiary and will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines.