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The proposed airport at Badgerys Creek to honour one of Australia’s greatest aviators and be named Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport

Half a century ago the world watched the aircraft that would make supersonic flight a reality fly for the first time, when Concorde made its maiden flight.

Qantas plans to offer a seasonal nonstop service between Melbourne and Queenstown between June and August 2019 with Boeing 737-800s.

Boeing has won its first 777-X orders for about two years and secured a new airline customer for the type after British Airways signed for up to 42 aircraft.

Engine maker Rolls-Royce says it will not be a candidate to power Boeing’s proposed but yet-to-be-launched new mid-market aircraft (NMA).

Airbus has delivered the first two of 12 MRH90 helicopters equipped for special operations to the Australian Army’s 6th Aviation Regiment, and is looking to expand its support for the Special Forces with a new platform.