The World of Aviation

The Royal Australian Navy’s amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra has completed a graduated operational test and trials program, thereby achieving a key milestone on the path to initial operational capability (IOC). The program included integration of landing craft, as well as trials for the crew and ship and aviation systems, Defence stated. The S-70B-2 Seahawk,

COMMENT: Virgin Australia’s new “The Business” highlights how much the airline has changed the aviation landscape in this country, writes Chris Frame. Perth has become a strongly contested city in the battle of Australia’s two major airline groups; and this is one contest that Virgin Australia is determined to win. Today the aviation landscape in

Perth Airport has introduced new technology from travel technology provider Amadeus that will allow airlines to offer new checkin options for travellers. In addition to giving passengers and airlines more ways to check in, the Amadeus Airport Common Use Service (ACUS) is also expected to offer cost savings for the airport and its airline customers.

Malaysia Airlines has appointed a new country manager for Australia, New Zealand and South West Pacific after promoting incumbent Lee Poh Kait to a wider role within the recently restructured airline. Lee, who has been with Malaysia Airlines for eight years, will have an expanded role as regional manager for Australia, NZ, South West Pacific

Jetstar Australia and New Zealand chief executive David Hall is confident Townsville will be able to support the low-cost carrier’s new service to Bali which takes off on Wednesday night. The inaugural Townsville-Bali flight, JQ102, is scheduled to depart at 2255 local time on Wednesday and arrive in Bali at 0130 the following day. The

Townsville-based Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) King Air aircraft will undergo scheduled maintenance with Hawker Pacific following the shutdown of Regional Express-owned local aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company Aviex last week. An RFDS Queensland spokesperson told Australian Aviation on Tuesday the organisation had managed to transition its maintenance work at Townsville from Aviex to Hawker