Regional Express has flagged its interest in operating several of failed Brindabella Airlines’ regulated NSW routes by announcing it is seeking to add those ports to its AOC that it currently does not have regulatory approval for. “We do not anticipate any difficulties obtaining CASA approvals, but given the time of year, we believe we
Lockheed Martin has marked a significant milestone for the C-130J Super Hercules program with the delivery of the 300th aircraft. The aircraft is an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the US Air Force Special Operations Command. The Commando II is intended to support missions including inflight refuelling, infiltration/exfiltration, and aerial delivery and resupply of special
AirAsia X has ordered 25 more A330-300 aircraft from Airbus. The contract, which was signed on Wednesday, represents the largest A330 order received by the aircraft manufacturer under a single purchase agreement. The carrier has now placed firm orders for 51 of the type, which will be supplemented by another six aircraft leased from International
Jetstar is to launch new services between Brisbane and Bali using the Boeing 787. The airline stated that it would become the first scheduled 787 operator into Indonesia as it completed its inaugural international service using the aircraft on Wednesday, flying between Melbourne and Bali. Jetstar Australia and New Zealand CEO David Hall stated that
The RAAF’s first C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft has completed its maiden flight in Italy. DMO chief executive officer Warren King stated that the milestone represents a major step towards enhancing airlift capability. King said in a statement that the C-27J program remains on budget and on schedule, with the first two aircraft due to
The first F-35A for the RAAF is standing on its on wheels for the first time, a significant milestone for the jet as it moves down the production line of Lockheed Martin’s mile-long assembly plant in Fort Texas, Texas. The first aircraft, dubbed AU-1 by Lockheed Martin and the future A35-001 with the RAAF, was
