The World of Aviation

Budget carrier AirAsia has ordered 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft which are likely to be used for Australian flights shortly after their introduction. The order was announced by AirAsia Group chief executive Tony Fernandes and AirAsia chief executive Aireen Omar on Day Two of the Farnborough Air Show on Tuesday (European time). It is the largest

Airbus predicts 33,000 commercial aircraft will be required, while Boeing’s crystal ball suggests a market of nearly 40,000 new commercial aircraft — valued at, Airbus reckons, US$5.2 trillion, while Boeing estimates US$5.9 trillion — over the next 20 years, the airframers said at the 2016 Farnborough Air Show on Monday (European time). These regular commercial market

Vietnam-based Jetstar Pacific has put pen to paper for 10 new Airbus A320s. The low-cost carrier, a joint venture between Vietnam Airlines and Qantas, has signed a memorandum of understanding for 10 of the current generation A320ceo model of the narrowbody, Airbus said on Monday (European time) at the Farnborough Air Show. Jetstar Pacific chief

Fly Corporate is expanding its regular public transport operations (RPT) with new service from Brisbane to Armidale, Narrabri and Moree set to launch in August and September. Canberra-based charter operator Corporate Air, which has been in operation since 1972, moved into the RPT market in April, establishing Fly Corporate and launching Brisbane-Coffs Harbour as its

Virgin Australia has commenced its cargo operations with dedicated freighter aircraft ferrying parcels, food, documents and machinery for its major customer TNT and other clients. The airline’s cargo business was launched in July 2015, when its eight-year contract with Toll ended and was not renewed. As a result, the selling and managing of the belly

Australia’s first commanding officer of an F-35A Lightning II squadron has seen the F-35 up close for the first time at the Royal International Air Tattoo. Wing Commander Darren Clare, who is currently posted to the UK to complete the Advanced Command and Staff Course, said that he is looking forward to commencing his appointment