Eurocopter will accelerate its SHAPE efficiency improvement program in the face of the slow recovery in the civil helicopter market following the global financial crisis, and an “increasingly challenging” competitive environment, announcing efficiency improvements and job cuts, but also new research and development spending. Eurocopter says cutting 400 jobs in support function areas will save
Aviation Australia has become the first organisation to be licensed by Boeing Traning & Flight Services to deliver its 737NG and 777 maintenance courseware. “These courses will be delivered in our Brisbane and Cairns campuses by Aviation Australia’s highly experienced instructors using courseware and data under licence from Boeing,” said Aviation Australia CEO Paul Bredereck.
Japan Air Lines has confirmed that it will cease operating its daily Tokyo Narita-Brisbane service from September this year as a part of the airline’s restructuring. A statement issued by Brisbane Airport notes that the airline had met with airport management in February to brief it on the circumstances of the cancellation. In November 2009,
Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand have confirmed to the Australian Securities Exchange that they have been in talks over a potential trans-Tasman alliance. In two short, separately issued statements to the ASX, the two airlines confirmed that they have been in discussions “for several months” but no agreement between the two had been reached.
Aeromil Pacific has announced the acquisition of a 1936 Cessna C34 Airmaster which has a long historical connection with Australia. “This beautiful airplane was the first Cessna to fly in Australia and is now one of only two left in the world,” said managing director Steve Padgett. “I am very proud to announce the purchase
The DMO has released tender solicitation documents to the US Navy and to Australian Aerospace for the supply of up to 24 naval combat helicopters to replace the RAN’s Seahawks and foregone Seasprite capability under Air 9000 Phase 8. The tender release follows first pass approval of the project in February, and the government’s subsequent
