The World of Aviation

Airservices Australia has commissioned a new VHF radio and ADS-B system on Lord Howe Island which it says will improve safety for air traffic serving the island and over flying high capacity jet airliner traffic en route to and from east coast airports. “For the first time, Airservices air traffic controllers will be able to

Boeing has selected UK based Monarch Aircraft Engineering as a maintenance, repair and overhaul partner for its GoldCare 787 support package. Under the agreement, Monarch will conduct scheduled maintenance for 787s, including A, B, C and D checks for 787s covered under the GoldCare program in Europe. Monarch’s sister company Monarch Airlines has six 787s

Hawker Beechcraft has announced that it will offer an aftermarket upgrade package for the Hawker 800XP, including an engine change and new winglets to increase capability and performance. “Customer input clearly told us that many Hawker 800XP owners are interested in enhancing the value of their current aircraft with improved range, better hot/high performance and

The Indian Navy has issued an RFI for at least 50 new light utility helicopters to replace the 32 locally produced HAI Cheetaks currently in service. The RFI calls for a twin engined aircraft with a maximum weight of 4500kg, the ability to carry a lightweight torpedo or two depth charges, and provision for mounting

Embraer has announced that its Legacy 650 is on track to be certified during the second half of the year, with approximately 95 per cent of its ground and flight tests completed. “The Legacy 650 test campaign has gone smoothly and the results have been as expected. The airplane benefits from the proven DNA of

Qantas will have to pay millions of dollars to travel agents across Australia after the Federal Court ruled that agents were able to make commissions off fuel surcharges placed by the airline on some tickets. Qantas and other airlines have been involved in a class action suit brought by travel agents and law firm Slater