The World of Aviation

Airservices chief executive Jason Harfield is targeting a return to profitability in the year ahead, as the organisation cuts staff and takes advantage of new technologies to improve work practices as part of a “new operating model”. The overhaul is part of Airservices’ Accelerate program that was first launched in March and is designed to address

Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines look set to renew their alliance for a further five years after a draft ruling from competition regulator gave extending the tie-up the green light. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) draft determination published on Thursday said the partnership “had resulted, and is likely to continue to result, in

Mark Skidmore has resigned as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) chief executive and director of aviation safety (DAS) after less than two years in the role. In an email to staff on Thursday, Skidmore said the decision to step down was made for personal reasons. “I have decided the time is right for me

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Christopher Pyne, Minister for Defence Industry, has announced an extension to the air combat training services support contract for the ongoing sustainment and operation of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Combat Group’s Hornet, Super Hornet and Growler aircrew training simulator systems. The contract extension awarded to Raytheon Australia and subcontractor Milskil is valued

BAE Systems Australia has secured a two-year contract extension worth approximately $200 million for the ongoing sustainment the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Hawk 127 lead-in fighter fleet. The company will now continue to sustain the Hawk fleet at RAAF Base Williamtown and RAAF Base Pearce until at least 2020, with further potential extensions available until