Category: Civil Aviation

Boeing 787 operators with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Package C engines face potential further disruptions to their flight schedules after the engine maker announced the need for further checks due to issues with the powerplant’s turbine blades. Rolls-Royce said in a statement on April 13 the decision to carry out addition inspections, in addition to those

Think about the reason you’re reading this article. I suspect, like myself, your passion for all things aviation began at a young age. Perhaps it was influenced by a family member already working in the industry, or it seemed part of your genetic makeup – something flowing in your veins. For me it began when

Business aviation services company Jet Aviation says it has signed a binding agreement to buy aircraft sales and support company Hawker Pacific for US$250 million (A$322 million). The announcement was made on Wednesday (European time), with the transaction “subject to customary closing conditions”, the Basel, Switzerland-based Jet Aviation said in a statement. Jet Aviation president

New Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack says he is considering proposed changes to the Civil Aviation Act put forward by Dick Smith. McCormack told The Australian on Monday he had met with Smith regarding changes to general aviation regulations. “While I understand Mr Smith’s passion on this matter, my job is