Qantas has disconnected in-flight Wi-Fi on its A380 fleet after a nine-month trial saw customers shy away from the service due to high costs and slow speeds. The airline said in a statement that only about five per cent of passengers were using the service, which was offered at costs ranging from $12.90 to $39. “Naturally,
The main structural assembly of the first flyable A350 has been completed in Toulouse. Having successfully powered-up the aircraft’s fuselage and wings, MSN-001 was moved from the main assembly hall in readiness for hydraulic system testing and a full electrical and hydraulic power-on by the end of the year. The aircraft will then progress to
Eurocopter has delivered the first two of 12 EC725 medium lift helicopters to the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The aircraft, which will be delivered through to the end of 2014, will enhance Malaysia’s search and rescue, and utility capabilities. To support the new aircraft Eurocopter is developing new facilities at the Malaysian International Aerospace Centre.
Airbus Military has delivered the fifth and final A330 MRTT to the RAAF. The aircraft, designated by the RAAF as the KC-30A, will enter service with 33SQN at Amberley. The tanker transport aircraft, a derivative of the successful A330, incorporates two underwing refuelling pods, a rear-fuselage refuelling boom and an integrated universal receptacle enabling it
Qatar Airways has converted its existing order for 20 A350-800s, 40 -900s and 20 -1000s to 43 A35-900s and 37 high capacity A350-1000s. The airline’s CEO Akbar AL Baker said: “We have taken the time necessary to come to today’s decision in favour of the larger A350 XWB models which we believe are best suited
Boeing has delivered the most 737s in a single year than at any time in the aircraft’s production history, even though more than three weeks remain to the end of 2012. On December 3 the 377th Next Generation 737 built in 2012 was handed over, a -900ER for United Airlines. The previous highest 737 delivery
