Staff reporter

The Airbus supply chain stretches to almost every corner of the globe. In one remote but highly populated corner of China critical parts for the manufacturer’s latest jet, the A350, are rolling off a sophisticated production line to begin a long journey to Europe. Harbin seems an odd place to have a high technology plant

The Foxtrot Chinook settles into Army service The Australian Army’s 5 Aviation Regiment (5 Avn) based at Townsville in north Queensland is steadily ramping up the operational capabilities of its new Boeing CH-47F Chinook medium-lift helicopter fleet. The 10 new Chinooks of C Squadron replaced seven older CH-47D models in 2015 and 2016, and these

Airline safety starts at the top Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary is no stranger to controversy. The CEO of the Irish low-cost carrier has always been a willing quote-magnet for the media and he has never been reticent when it comes to taking a shot at pilots either. Last year he described them as “glorified taxi drivers”,

CASA’s lack of urgency to reform There was considerable hope after the Forsyth Review, significant staff changes and various statements from the top that CASA was set to change significantly for the better. While industry still waits forlornly for relief, ongoing positive statements are being undercut by actions. The inability of CASA leadership to seize

Perth Airport prepares for the next boom Perth Airport has unveiled a $2.5 billion infrastructure expansion program that will allow it to keep pace with passenger demands. The plan includes the expansion of the international terminal, the consolidation of all terminals to the eastern side of the airport, additional taxiways and a new parallel runway.

Inflight entertainment continues to evolve beyond the hunger games Remember the days when inflight food was the most entertaining part of the flight? The days when even economy meal trays contained at least three or four side-items in addition to the main course, with a little foil-wrapped pat of butter to try (often in vain