The World of Aviation

New figures from the Bureau of Infrstructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) show that international passenger traffic again grew strongly during March 2010, continuing an upward trend being driven by low cost carriers. Passenger numbers increased by 14.2 per cent during the month compared to March 2009 to 2.137 million, which is the largest single

Rolls-Royce has announced that it has successfully run the latest core engine build in its E3E (efficiency, environment, economy) two-shaft research program. “Our E3E technology, which is at the heart of our future two shaft engine product strategy, continues to make great progress,” said RR’s president of civil aerospace Mark King. E3E is aimed at

Jetstar has announced that it will trial hiring out Apple iPads for onboard entertainment on some domestic services. The trial will make Jetstar the first carrier in the world to offer iPad hire onboard when they come on offer from late June. The iPads will be available to rent for $10, and will provide inflight

Qantas has announced that it will increase the number of A380 services it operates from Melbourne to Singapore, London and Los Angeles as the airline takes delivery of more of the type. Qantas currently flies twice weekly A380 services on the Melbourne-Singapore-London route, which will rise to five times weekly after the arrival of the

Qantas has announced that it will increase the frequency of its Sydney-Johannesburg services to daily from September 21. The new Tuesday service will bring to daily the number of services between Sydney and Johannesburg, and complements South African Airways’s daily services from Johannesburg to Perth, which Qantas codeshares on. SAA will add its code to

Air New Zealand has announced that its Boeing 777-300ERs will be fitted for inflight connectivity which will allow passengers to use their mobile phones to send and receive text messages as well as access email and the internet on board. “Customers onboard our new Boeing 777-300 aircraft will be able to use their own GSM/GPRS