An iPad app special issue of Australian Aviation sister-magazine Australian Defence Business Review (or ADBR) was formally launched at the Pacific International Maritime Exposition 2013 today. The app, sponsored by Raytheon and available as a free download from the Apple Appstore, was developed by ADBR publisher Phantom Media, and combines content from the October print
In a landmark deal that sees it loosen its historic ties with Boeing, Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 31 A350s. In its first ever order for Airbus aircraft, the deal comprises 18 A350-900s and 13 A350-1000s plus options for a further 25 aircraft, and is the first order for
The RAAF is continuing its support of encouraging the development of young female pilots, with the chief of air force Air Marshal Geoff Brown announcing the opening of two sponsored scholarships. “The scholarships are intended to encourage young women to pursue flying careers by helping with the training costs associated with flying,” Brown said. The
Strong 787 deliveries during the third quarter have seen Boeing deliver 170 commercial aircraft during the third quarter. The manufacturer delivered 23 of the type, bringing to 40 the total so far this year. Boeing’s 737 family continues to lead deliveries, with 112 of the venerable aircraft delivered in the third quarter of this year,
Airbus gained significant orders for its A350 and A330 during September, Lufthansa leading a busy month with 25 A350-900s and options for 30 more in a transaction with the flexibility to convert some of these aircraft to the larger A350-1000. The A350 also won orders from British Airways, with a commitment for 18 A350-1000s. Including
Jetstar’s – and Australia’s – first 787 will arrive in Melbourne at 1305 on Wednesday October 9. Due to depart Boeing’s Paine Field in Seattle on Monday carrying flight number JQ7878, the aircraft – VH-VKA (pictured) – will transit Honolulu overnight before arriving to a welcome ceremony at Jetstar’s Melbourne Airport facility on Wednesday. After
