In the face of ongoing uncertainty about the fitness of lithium-ion batteries for use in commercial aircraft, Airbus has announced it has decided it will install traditional nickel cadmium batteries in the A350. Calling it its “Plan B”, Airbus said the unresolved issues surrounding the 787 lithium-ion battery incidents have caused the manufacturer to take
Victoria-based Lovitt Technologies has been awarded a contract from Boeing to supply machined parts for the global F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet. Under global supply chain (GSC) program, Lovitt will build on its existing relationship with the US manufacturer under which it has supplied parts for the V-22 Osprey, Chinook and P-8 Poseidon since 2009. Minister
The Flight Attendants Association of Australia (FAAA) has achieved agreements with Qantas on longhaul flight attendant conditions for the next three and a half years. Flight attendants, who will vote on the agreement during March, will retain their current entitlements and receive a three per cent annual increase totalling 12 per cent over the life
The current and fomer CEOs of AgustaWestland have been arrested over allegations of bribery. It is claimed Finmeccanica chairman and former AgustaWestland CEO Giuseppe Orsi , and current AgustaWestland CEO Bruno Spagnolini were involved in bribery during the negotiation of sales to the Indian Air Force. The investigation involves the sale of 12 AW101 helicopters
Rolls Royce’s civil aerospace business posted solid gains in 2012, with 23 per cent more engine deliveries over 2011 to 668 units, which increased underlying revenue by 16 per cent to GBP6.43 billion and profit by 46 per cent. Trent engines accounted for 75 per cent of orders. Among its significant orders for 2012, Rolls
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is expected to adopt recommendation from its aviation environmental protection committee to lower noise levels for commercial aircraft. Effective on December 31 2017, the revised standard will apply to new aircraft types requiring certification after 2017 and reduces effective perceived noise levels by seven decibels. Chapter-based noise standards for
