ANA’s Star Wars themed 787-9 has rolled out of the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington State. The R2-D2 Dreamliner, registration JA873A, is the first of three aircraft to be decorated with characters from the Star Wars movie franchise. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the
Jetstar’s transition to an all Boeing 787-8 long-haul fleet is almost complete after the low-cost carrier’s 11th and final Dreamliner on firm order entered revenue service over the weekend. The aircraft, VH-VKL, operated its first commercial flight on Saturday as JQ37 from Sydney to Bali, with the 787 departing Kingsford Smith at 1820 local time. This
British Airways (BA) has celebrated the the occasion of The Queen becoming the UK’s longest reigning monarch with a look back at some of the trips Her Majesty has taken on board the UK flag carrier during her six decades on the throne. Queen Elizabeth II has travelled extensively on British Airways and predecessors BOAC
Townsville Airport’s ARFF service has given the arrival of Jetstar flight JQ101 with a traditional ‘monitor cross’ salute. The Jetstar flight, operated by Airbus A320 VH-XSJ, arrived at Townsville Airport from Bali a little before 0930 local time on Thursday. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading
A Lockheed Hercules firefighting air tanker has arrived at RAAF Base Richmond as part of the NSW Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) two-year trial of a large air tanker during the upcoming bushfire season. The stretched L-100-30 (model 382G) Hercules, registered N405LC to Lynden Air Cargo and on contract from Coulson Flying Tankers of Portland, Oregon, was put through
A Lockheed Hercules firefighting air tanker has arrived at RAAF Base Richmond ahead of entering service with the NSW Rural Fire Service. The stretched L-100-30 (model 382G) Hercules, registered N405LC to Lynden Air Cargo and on contract from Coulson Flying Tankers of Portland, Oregon, arrived at Brisbane Airport on Sunday afternoon. This content is available exclusively to Australian