The World of Aviation

The International Air Services Commission (IASC) has issued a draft determination which would split capacity allocations on the Fiji route between V Australia and Qantas. According to the draft determination, which was released on October 22, the IASC proposes to allocate 907 seats to V Australia and 852 seats to Qantas. As a result of

The Red Bull Air Race will return to Perth on the weekend of April 17-18 2010, featuring Australian pilot Matt Hall. As in previous years, the race will be run over the Swan River, with a race airport set up at Langley Park, adjacent to the Air Race course. Organisers say that the ticketed area

Qantas has appointed Chris Nassenstein, who is currently head of Air New Zealand’s engineering operations, as its executive manager Qantas Engineering from February 2010. “Qantas Engineering has a well established international reputation for operational excellence and safety and a long and successful history of internal appointments to this important role,” said group executive Qantas operations

The Boeing Company has recorded a net loss of US$1.6bn (A$1.7bn) for the third quarter, as revenue increased nine per cent to US$16.7bn (A$18bn), but says that the chronically delayed 787 is still on track to make its first flight by the end of the year. The loss was attributed to delays and associated development

QinetiQ and BAE Systems have teamed up to offer a solution for the ADF’s long held JP66 Phase 1 air defence target system requirement. The teaming says its “partnership will deliver flexibility and a depth of capability to provide the full extent of the defence requirement from helicopter simulations, through towed targets that can produce

Alenia Aeronáutica delivered the last of three C-27Js to the Air Force of the Lithuanian Republic on October 21. The first two aircraft, delivered in December 2006 and December 2008, have seen regular service in Afghanistan as part of NATO’s commitment to the war on terror.