The World of Aviation

Queenstown Airport has been awarded Level 4+ Airport Carbon Accreditation from the Airports Council International, recognising its significant progress in reducing carbon emissions. The accreditation is the second-highest tier in the programme, which independently assesses airports’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Only 46 out of more than 40,000 airports worldwide have achieved Level 4+ or

Airbus SE has disclosed details of its latest share buyback transactions conducted between September 30 and October 4, 2024. The European aerospace giant repurchased 1,053,229 of its own shares during the five-day period at an average price of €128.10 per share. The buybacks are part of a programme announced on September 9, 2024 to support

Boeing has successfully conducted the inaugural flight of the first AH-6 Little Bird light attack helicopter destined for the Royal Thai Army. The test flight took place on August 22 at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. This marks the beginning of an order for eight AH-6 helicopters that will form part of Thailand’s military fleet.

Qatar Airways Group has announced its intention to acquire a 25 per cent minority stake in Virgin Australia, subject to regulatory approval. The proposed investment aims to strengthen the existing partnership between the two airlines and boost competition in the Australian aviation market. Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka said: “This partnership brings the missing piece

Korean Air is marking two significant anniversaries: 55 years of passenger service and 50 years of cargo operations to Hong Kong. The airline’s inaugural flight to Hong Kong took place in October 1969, establishing a vital route that has become one of the carrier’s most important international services. Korean Air’s first international route, launched on

CAE has secured a 25-year sub-contract worth approximately $1.7 billion to provide pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The contract was awarded by SkyAlyne, a joint venture between CAE and KF Aerospace, as part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. Under the agreement, CAE will deliver comprehensive aircrew training including live