iscoverThe world’s largest aircraft, the Soviet-era Antonov An-225 Mriya, landed in Perth on Sunday, the type’s first Australian visit. Originally scheduled to arrive at 10:00am, the 84m long aircraft touched down just before midday on Perth’s Runway 21. After clearing the runway, it was treated to a water cannon salute, with over 20,000 spectators watching on.
Solomon Airlines has announced it is temporarily suspending its weekly Honiara-Sydney flights from May 17. The airline has in fact not operated the route since February 19 due to its only Airbus A320 aircraft undergoing maintenance in Singapore, which has “taken longer than expected”. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become
Jetstar is to begin three times weekly direct flights between Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast from September 30, the Qantas-owned low-cost carrier announced on Friday. The new flights will operate with 180-seat Airbus A320s on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and add a further 56,000 seats a year into the Sunshine Coast market. This content is
Two pieces of aircraft debris that washed up on the African coast in March were “almost certainly” to have come from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says. The ATSB’s report said one part, a segment from an aircraft engine cowling, featured a Rolls-Royce stencil font and details that was
The Antonov An-225, the world’s largest aircraft, is on its way to Perth on what will be its first visit to Australia. The aircraft is carrying a 135-tonne generator for a resources company and is expected to land at 1000 on Sunday and remain in Perth until Wednesday. This content is available exclusively to Australian
Virgin Australia is returning to Vanuatu after a five-month absence. The Australian carrier’s first flight to Port Vila since suspending service to the popular tourist destination in January due to concerns about the runway is planned for May 23. Virgin will fly three times a week between Brisbane and Port Vila with Boeing 737-800s. This
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