Year: 2015

10 years ago The Airbus A350 long-range twin-engined airliner was formally launched by Airbus on October 6. The aircraft will be initially developed in two versions, the 253-passenger A350-800 in a standard three-class configuration with a range up to 8,800nm and the larger A350-900 carrying up to 300 passengers in a similar layout over a

Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia have received the green light to extend their alliance for a further five years. In a draft ruling, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says it plans to re-authorise the alliance that was first established in 2011 and led to Virgin commencing flights on its own metal between Sydney and

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) says it is committed to listening to the aviation community and is making changes to the regulatory regime where necessary to ensure better outcomes for all. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.

The peak bodies representing the aviation sector in Australia say they are concerned with the slow pace of change at the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and cost of compliance with new regulations. The Australian Aviation Associations’ Forum (TAAAF), which comprise the peak representative bodies in the local industry, says although there is some good

Brisbane Airport has cut the ribbon on its upgraded international terminal which features a new departures lounge, increased signage, more shops and, importantly for aviation enthusiasts, improved views of the airfield. The terminal was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss on Wednesday. This content is available

Quite a large New Allocations listing this month after last issue’s small offering due to a computer problem within CASA. Five new types are shown including a Fokker D-VIII replica, Found Bush Hawk, Wolf Pitts S-1-11X, an original Focke Wulf Fw 190, and two MHP Y4P helicopters. Andrew Carter’s Fokker D-VIII Replica EIV is now