iscoverQatar Airways announced firm orders for two Bombardier Global 5000 ultra long range business jets, valued at approximately US$90 million, at Farnborough on July 19. The jets are scheduled for delivery in October 2010 and August 2011 and will be based in Doha, for operations with the airline’s executive travel arm. Qatar Executive already operates
Perth based business jet operator AVWest has placed an order for four Bombardier Global Express XRSs, valued at US$213m (A$262m) based on list prices. “Our clientele is increasingly travelling to overseas destinations, including Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and now is the right time to add ultra long range jets to our fleet,” said
New Zealand based Spidertracks will launch a new aircraft emergency location system designed for general aviation pilots at AirVenture 2010 at Oshkosh. Called Spidertracks Aviator, the new system turns on automatically, tracks the aircraft from takeoff to landing, with position reports sent via the Iridium satellite network to a dedicated website. It will automatically send
Austrian based Airborne Technologies and Tecnam are planning to display a P2006T modified for special missions, designated the Tecnam Multi Mission Aircraft (MMA), at the Farnborough Airshow. The twin-engine, high wing P2006T has been modified by Airborne Technologies for special missions with the inclusion of an additional electrical power (a separate 28V/70Amps electrical mission supply),
Adelaide Airport Ltd has announced that Chris Griffiths has been appointed as the manager of Parafield Airport. In the new role, Griffith will be responsible for all aeronautical and commercial functions at Parafield, with an emphasis on the operational nature of the airfield and its interaction with the community. Prior to the new role, Griffiths
The 2010 Red Bull Air Race champion will be crowned in Germany after organisers of the race cancelled the final stage which was to be held in Budapest, Hungary, on the weekend of August 19-20 due to delays in the permissions process. “Having safely and successfully executed the Red Bull Air Race World Championship in
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