The World of Aviation

Pilots are uncomfortable withdrawing from flying duties due to fatigue because of the perception that it leaves a negative impression with management, a report says.

Singapore has picked the Lockheed Martin F-35 to replace its fleet of F-16 fighters following a lengthy technical evaluation process that began in 2013.

Dassault Aviation has announced the purchase of business aviation company Execujet’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations around the world.

Qantas will return to Fiji for the first time in nearly two decades when it begins nonstop flights between Sydney and Nadi from March 31 2019.

Northrop Grumman says it is continuing to work through plans to become an anchor tenant at the new aerotropolis planned for Western Sydney Airport. In May 2017 Northrop Grumman Australia announced it would invest $50 million to establish an electronic systems maintenance and sustainment centre at the forthcoming Western Sydney Aerotropolis, which will be built

This story from Australian Aviation’s December 2018 edition considers the issues of noise, curfew and take off weights for Australia’s business jet sector.