Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has approved a Major Development Plan for the western concourse extension at Canberra Airport. The western concourse extenstion is the second of the two-phase $350 million new multi-level passenger terminal project. The existing terminal will be demolished in stages to make room for the new facility, with the project being undertaken
The first ATR 42-600 made its first flight at Toulouse on March 4, kicking off a 75 hour flight test campaign ahead of the type’s expected entry into service in 2011. The two hour maiden flight saw the aircraft undergo tests of the engines, avionics, hydraulics and electrical systems, as well as blade balancing. The
Tajikistan based carrier Somon Air has ordered two Boeing 737-900ERs, valued at US$163m (A$181m) at list prices. Somon is Tajikistan’s first private full service airline and operates two 737-800s from Dushanbe to cities in Russia, Germany, Turkey and the UAE.
Boeing has confirmed it will offer a development of its 767, dubbed ‘NewGen Tanker’, to meet the the US Air Force’s recently released KC-X requirement. The NewGen Tanker is based on the 767-200 airframe but would feature a fly-by-wire controlled refuelling boom, under wing and centreline hose and drogue refuelling points, a cargo door for
Pacific Blue has announced that it will commence twice weekly services between Brisbane and Queenstown from June 25 to September 12. “We know that many Queensland skiers currently fly via Christchurch to get to Queenstown so we’re sure they’ll be delighted to be able to get across the ditch in a single hop,” said Virgin
Perth based business jet operator Revesco Aviation has become the first operator in Australia to achieve International Standard – Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) accreditation. The IS-BAO program is an ICAO recognised international code of practice which was developed in 2002 aimed at setting global standards for business aviation. Similar to the IOSA accreditation program for
