The World of Aviation

Chile appears set to order the Embraer KC-390 tanker-transport aircraft for its air force after the Brazilian and Chilean defence ministers signed a Declaration of Intention, which also paves the way for Chilean participation in the design and production of the aircraft. The agreement has laid the platform for negotiations on a sale of six

The ATSB has revealed that Tiger Airways Australia failed to report an aileron oscillation incident in 2008 which came to light while it investigated a similar incident on the same aircraft eight months later. The incident under investigation occurred on May 18 2009 and involved Tiger A320 VH-VNC. The aircraft was being operated on a

Melbourne Airport has announced that it has completed a $1.25 billion refinancing in two transactions which will help fund the next phases of the airport’s capital works program. The airport has completed a new $900 million bank facility which follows on from the issuing of $350 million of domestic notes placed recently with a number

Robinson Helicopter Company founder Frank Robinson has announced that he has resigned as president and chairman of the light helicopter manufacturer. The 80 year old Robinson had intended to retire in January this year, but stayed on to oversee the development of the turbine powered R66. With that aircraft now in production and certification imminent,

Qantas has announced that it will introduce the premium economy cabin on its services to Tokyo and Frankfurt as it retrofits six Boeing 747-400s with the new seats. “Qantas currently offers premium economy on services to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Buenos Aires. Increased demand for this product, particularly

CASA has approved an Australian developed supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Cessna Conquest, which will allow the aircraft to be operate up to 40,000 flying hours, well beyond the current 22,500 hour limit. The STC, in development by TAE in conjunction with Aeronautical Engineers Australia since 2008, comprises a program of major modifications to