The World of Aviation

RUAG Aerospace’s development Dornier 228 Next Generation made its first flight on November 12, shortly after a rollout ceremony of the 19-seat utility aircraft. The aircraft, which is based on an original Do228-212 airframe but has been modified with an upgraded avionics suite, engines and new five-blade propellers, rolled out in a ceremony at RUAG’s

Pilots operating a Qantas Boeing 747-400 a flight from Hong Kong on November 17 aborted their takeoff roll after hearing a loud bang from one of the aircraft’s engines. According to media reports, the 747 with 313 people on board was approaching rotation speed when the noise occurred, forcing pilots to initiate a high-speed rejected

Forecast International has released a new report which claims that production of business jets will fall during 2010-2011, and then rise again in 2012. The company notes that the strong growth experienced up to 2008 drew to a grinding halt at the end of that year, forcing manufacturers to cut production. As a result, the

Newly launched Dakar based carrier Senegal Airlines has signed a letter of intent for four Airbus A320s and two A330s. The new airline, which is predominately privately owned, will replace Air Senegal International and launch services in early 2010 to destinations in Africa and Europe. The airline has also announced that it will receive assistance

Tiger Airways celebrated carrying its 100,000th passenger to Alice Springs on November 19, with the lucky passenger on its Melbourne-Alice Springs service receiving a Red Centre travel package. Tiger flies from Melbourne and Adelaide to Alice Springs, with both routes served three times weekly.

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) launched an industry partnership aimed at addressing workforce development issues in the aviation industry on November 19. Involving QAL, Wagga Wagga Airport, Northern Territory Airports and NSW TAFE – Riverina Institute, the consortium will develop an e-learning multiple year program aimed at enhancing skills within the aviation sector in a flexible