Research that could fast track the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in civil airspace could lead to a greater use of the technology in disaster situations, according to the backers of Project ResQu. The $7 million project is aimed at fast-tracking research into fitting UAVs with smart technology to sense and avoid other aircraft
Virgin Australia has made an application to the International Air Services Commission (IASC) to allow it to codeshare on Singapore Airlines (SIA) services to Amsterdam and Paris. In its IASC application, Virgin seeks an allocation of 400 seats per week on the Netherlands route to allow it to codeshare with SIA on Australia-Singapore-Amsterdam services. The
Raymond L. Conner has taken over as president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, with James Albaugh to retire from the aircraft manufacturer in October. “Ray’s breadth and depth of experience in commercial airplanes is unmatched in our industry,” said Boeing Company chairman, president and CEO James McNerney. “He has built airplanes, sold airplanes, serviced
Some private pilots will no longer have to undergo a class 2 medical and will be able to visit any general practitioner under new regulations recently adopted by CASA. The new medical standards for private and recreational operations are based on the unconditional motor vehicle driving licence standard, with a range of aviation specific additional
Thai Airways International’s first Airbus A380 has rolled out of the Airbus paintshop in Hamburg. Airbus says that the rollout marks completion of the painting and cabin installation work, with the aircraft to now enter a ground testing phase. Once that phase is completed, the aircraft will ferry to Toulouse to be prepared for its
The Army’s fleet of 22 Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters have again been suspended from flying as a safety precaution following another cabin fume incident. According to the Department of Defence, a two-man crew operating a Tiger in the Shoalwater Bay training area on June 25 landed the aircraft after detecting fumes in the cockpit. The
