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Singapore Airlines unveils new superjumbo seats and layout As the first details of Singapore Airlines’ new Airbus A380 configuration leaked out in November, your author wondered where the classic SQ wow factor has gone. Ten years ago, the carrier launched the A380 (remember “first to fly”?) and introduced the first doored suites. With suites now

The made-in-Australia Avro Lincoln The Avro 694 Lincoln prototype, RAF serial PW925, had its maiden flight from Ringway, Manchester on June 9 1944. Developed from the Lancaster, the aircraft was originally intended to be designated Lancaster Mk. IV or V depending on powerplants, but was renamed Lincoln. Lincolns were built in Britain by Avro, Metropolitan-Vickers

Douglas B-26C invader on the move Archerfield’s loss is Parafield’s gain. For several years the yellow Douglas B-26C Invader, VH-VNI, has been part of the scene at Archerfield but now it is on the move to Parafield airport in South Australia. Imported as C-FPGP in 2006 the aircraft arrived at Archerfield with the intent that

Aviation arrivals and departures across the region Qantas Group news In this issue we report the delivery of an A320-200 to Jetstar Pacific. Qantas first 787-9 VH-ZNA msn 39038/615 call sign ‘Boeing 269’ took to the air for the first time on September 28 when it operated a test flight from and to Paine Field.

Engines run on fuel, not water After the blue skies of summer comes the wet weather of autumn winter and spring and with that special considerations. In the north it is the wet season. When one thinks of rain the first consideration is to ensure that it does not get into the fuel tanks. If

Nestled away toward the end of the New Allocations listing this month is Qantas’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner ZNA. The 787 is a mid-sized, wide body, twin jet designed to replace the Boeing 767 but 20% more fuel efficient. Jetstar has already received eleven of the smaller 787-8 models whereas Qantas has ordered eight of