The World of Aviation

With Exercise Pitch Black 18 currently in full swing in the skies above the Northern Territory, today’s Throwback Thursday feature revisits Pitch Black 12.

Alliance Aviation Services will add nine more aircraft into the fleet in the year ahead amid increased activity in the resources sector more charter flying.

Cathay Pacific has reported a narrowing first half loss as higher fuel prices offset gains made from its transformation program and a pickup in passenger and cargo demand.

Pilot groups have criticised the federal government’s labour agreement with Qantas that allows the airline to bring in overseas pilots and instructors to support its training needs.

Reduced demand in Australia’s natural resources has contributed to a first half profit for United Kingdom-based aerospace and defence group Cobham Plc.

Melbourne Tullamarine is celebrating the best in customer service among the 20,000 people who work at the airport with its annual airport excellence awards.