The World of Aviation

Qantas says it has achieved encouraging results from its first passenger internet wi-fi trial as the clock ticks down to the official start of the service for customers. The airline said in a blog post on its website on Tuesday the 140 passengers on board the flight achieved “typical download speeds” of between seven and

Lockheed Martin, GMV and Inmarsat are to participate in a Geoscience Australia-led project that aims to improve the accuracy, integrity and availability of basic Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals, such as those currently provided by the Global Positioning System (GPS). In January, the Commonwealth announced it would invest $12 million for a two-year project to trial

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened an investigation into the crash of Beechcraft B200 Super King Air VH-ZCR at Essendon Airport on Tuesday due to what Victoria Police has described as a “catastrophic engine failure”. The accident took place a little after 0900 on Tuesday, with the aircraft crashing shortly after takeoff from Runway

Embraer is confident its regional jet lineup will find new homes in Australia when older aircraft need replacing and operators realise the economic benefits of a 100-135 seat aircraft even as Virgin Australia moves to eliminate its E190s. The Brazillian aircraft manufacturer recently appointed a new regional sales manager for Australia and New Zealand and will

Boeing says the largest version of its 787 Dreamliner family is on track to make its first flight in the coming weeks, following its official unveiling on Friday (US time). The 787-10, the third variant of the 787, was presented to employees, media and invited guests, including the US president, during the roll-out ceremony held at

Darren Edwards has been appointed Boeing Defence Australia’s new vice president and managing director, succeeding Ken Shaw, who has taken up the position of vice president of supply chain for Boeing Global Services. Edwards previously spent a decade with Boeing in Australia and the US, serving as chief operating officer of Boeing Defence Australia from