The World of Aviation

Pilatus announced on January 26 that it delivered 100 PC-12NGs during 2009, setting a new record for PC-12 deliveries during a single year. “Achieving 100 deliveries in a single year is a significant milestone for Pilatus and the PC-12 NG production program and reason to celebrate,” said Ignaz Gretener, vice president of general aviation. “This

The Financial Times is reporting that struggling American International Group may no longer sell off its International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) aircraft leasing subsidiary, amid other reports that its influential CEO and founder, Steven Udvar-Hazy is to leave the company. Citing sources close to the situation, the British newspaper claims AIG has realised that it will

Auckland International Airport Limited has announced that it plans to raise NZ$126.4m (A$99.6m) in a pro rata entitlement offer. According to the company, eligible shareholders will be entitled to subscribe to one new share for every 16 shares held on February 1 at NZ$1.65 (A$1.30) each, and will be conducted in four parts aimed at

New Zealand company Spider Tracks has announced that the Australian National Aerial Firefighting Centre (NAFC) has approved its flight tracking system for aerial firefighting operators to meet its requirements. Spider Tracks Limited Director Bruce Bartley says the NAFC’s approach allows operators to choose the system that is right for them. “We have many customers that

The evacuation of the Qantas domestic terminal on January 25 at Perth Airport was sparked by concern over what has now been identified as four drink containers filled with “an innocuous substance.” The terminal was evacuated for 45 minutes after a man who had travelled from Dubai to Perth and was catching an onward flight

Queensland Airports Limited, which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville and Mount Isa airports, has reported that during 2009 cumulative passenger traffic increased by 6.24 per cent compared to the previous year. For the year, more than 6.6 million passengers passed through the three airports. The growth was assisted primarily by the Gold Coast, which