The World of Aviation

Australia and the United States have signed a cross-servicing arrangement for the repair and maintenance of C-17A Globemaster transport aircraft.

The proportion of scheduled domestic passenger services departing on time hit a 12-month high of 84.7 per cent in May, new figures show.

The federal government has approved a proposed runway extension at Archerfield Airport, located about 11 km south-west of the Brisbane CBD.

Boeing has published video showing its 777-9X moving under its own power for the first time as the buildup to flight tests later in 2019 continues.

Embraer market forecast for 2019-2028 estimates airlines will require 10,550 new aircraft with up to 150 seats over the next 20 years.

Cathay Pacific has warned of “tremendous pressure” on yields amid strong competition, slowing demand for air travel and a difficult cargo market.