Category: Business Aviation

Some new generation business jets that have been produced since 2005 will now be able to land and take off at Sydney and Adelaide airports during curfew hours, the federal government says. The list of aircraft allowed to operate between 11pm and 6am at both airports has been updated following a review that commenced in September

Embraer plans to showcase its new E2 family of jet aircraft in Australia in March as part of a promotional tour through the Asia-Pacific. The Brazil-based manufacturer is expected to bring a mockup of the E2 jet to Sydney for a series of media and industry events. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation

Airbus has officially launched its long-range Airbus A321neo (new engine option) with an order for 30 of the narrowbody aircraft from launch customer Air Lease Corporation. This latest version of the A320neo Family, which was flagged in October 2014, will have a 97 tonne maximum takeoff weight and a range of 4,000 nautical miles, Airbus

Both Boeing and Airbus have trumpeted 2014 as a year of milestones and achievements as the pair prepares to lock horns for another 12 months in a battle for marketshare. The Chicago-headquartered Boeing took out the honours for most commercial aircraft delivered in 2014 with 723, its highest ever annual total for a second year