As the world’s economy began to improve modestly towards the end of 2012, trends in the global airline industry were emerging that gave clear indications of what can be expected in 2013 – all things being equal. Of course, they rarely are equal in the airline industry, but as figures released by the Centre for
No. 35 squadron has been re-established at RAAF Richmond in readiness for the delivery of the RAAF’s 10 C-27J Spartans in 2015. Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Geoff Brown welcomed the squadron’s re-formation, saying: “No.35 Squadron has provided combat airlift for Australia in several conflicts, and the C-27J is ideally suited to continue this
Virgin Australia has successfully cut-over to its new Sabre reservations system, largely avoiding adverse impacts on customers. Some international flight departures were affected, but it is believed on-time performance during the transition was sustained at around 90 per cent. However, the airline’s group executive of corporate communications Danielle Keighery said there may still be longer than
After a wave of extensive reporting on a string of incidents involving the 787, Boeing CEO Jim McNerney has defended the aircraft’s reliability while supporting investigations that he hopes will clear the aircraft of systemic or design flaws and restore the 787’s faltering reputation. In a statement issued after reports of more (unconnected) incidents involving
Cessna’s Grand Caravan EX has earned type certification while the manufacturer’s new Citation M2 has entered initial production, both milestones heading what looks to be a big year for Cessna. Having achieved FAA type certification, Cessna’s newest addition to the Grand Caravan line-up has exceeded initial performance expectations. The aircraft’s upgraded Pratt & Whitney PT6A-140
The first 777 to be built under the increased production rate of 8.3 aircraft a month – or 100 a year – has rolled off the Everett production line. The Korean Air 777 freighter, which will be delivered in February, was constructed in 48 days using new production methods such as ‘flex-track’ drilling of body
