The World of Aviation

Boeing has shown for the first time a new transonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) airliner concept which it says would fly higher and faster than previous ultra-efficient airliner concepts.

Qantas has sought regulatory approval for Cathay Pacific to codeshare on its flights between Australia and Hong Kong.

The RAAF’s 2OCU has unveiled a special paint scheme on one of its F/A-18Bs to commemorate its final year of classic Hornet operations.

Cirrus has revealed details of its new Generation 2 Vision Jet which has expanded flight envelope with increases in cruise speed, altitude and range.

The Boeing 777 has surpassed 2,000 orders, making it the biggest selling widebody airliner ever. The milestone was passed in December with an order for 17 777s from BOC Aviation and two as-yet unidentified customers. The current total of 2,013 sales includes all eight 777 models including the 777F freighter and the latest 777X models. These include

Canadian media has reported the sale of 25 former RAAF F/A-18A/B classic Hornets to Canada has been finalised and the transfer of the aircraft will commence this year.