Incorrect weight data entered into a flight computer led to the near stall of a QantasLink 717 flight near Kalgoorlie in late 2010, an ATSB investigation has concluded. The investigation found the flightcrew mistakenly entered the Boeing 717-200’s operating weight instead of the zero fuel weight into the aircraft’s flight management system (FMS). That led
Europe’s air safety regulator EASA has ordered inspections of the entire Airbus A380 fleet after an initial round of checks found wing cracks in nearly every one of the superjumbo jets inspected so far. In a safety directive issued on Wednesday, EASA said the cracks “may lead to a reduction of the structural integrity of
Jetstar Japan will fly to Osaka, Sapporo, Fukuoka and Okinawa from its Tokyo Narita base when the airline begins operations in July, the carrier announced on Wednesday. The initial schedule will make the airline the only LCC to fly domestically from the Japanese capital, Jetstar said. The carrier plans to commence flights on July 3,
A Virgin Australia pilot is suing the airline over claims he injured his back carrying a heavy flight bag full of charts and documents. The pilot, identified in news reports as David Linton Kloster, a first officer, is seeking more than $1m in lost earnings and expenses after hurting himself picking up the 18kg bag.
A Qantas A380 has been grounded for up to a week over cracks discovered inside its wing after it was hit by severe turbulence during a flight from London to Singapore last month. Engineers found 36 hairline cracks in wing-rib feet during inspections in Sydney, Qantas said. The discovery comes after the European Aviation Safety
Start-up budget carrier Scoot Airlines has announced plans for five times weekly flights from its Singapore hub to the Gold Coast, the second Australian destination for the new Singapore Airlines subsidiary. Flights are due to commence in June. Scoot previously announced plans to fly to Sydney. Australian tourism officials hailed the announcement. Singapore is already
