Australian Aviation

Virgin Australia is introducing business class seating on its trans-Tasman and Pacific Island 737 aircraft from early 2015. From March next year the 10 737s operated by the airline’s New Zealand-based operation (the former Pacific Blue), including the single aircraft operated by Virgin Samoa, will be refiited with the same four-abreast, 38in pitch, eight-seat business class

Etihad Airways will add Sydney as the airline’s second Airbus A380 destination when it deploys the double-decker superjumbo to the NSW capital from its Abu Dhabi-hub on June 1 next year. The airline confirmed Sydney as the second A380 route on Wednesday, with London the inaugural city. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation

Three new types are shown in the New Allocations this issue, two variations on an older model and one completely new design. Michael Leembuis’s Sling 2 MLM is the first of its type on the CASA register although there are two already on the RA‑Aus register, one operated in a pilot training role by Go-Fly

NEW ALLOCATIONS EAX/5 Schempp-Hirth Discus 2a 12 16/7/14 Matthew Scutter, 8T/233 Harris St, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009 G-CJNF BGA4642/JNF EEQ/4 Robinson R44 Raven I 2355 24/6/14 Heliflite, PO Box 121, Georges Hall, NSW, 2198 FBX/4 Aeroprakt A22LS Foxbat A22LS-210 2/7/14 Jennifer Plumstead, 8663 Monaro Hwy, Royalla, NSW, 2620 FDL/3 Beech B200 Super King Air BB-2021 2/7/14

Safety Review highlights need for reform The AAA has reviewed the Aviation Safety Regulation Review (ASRR) report and has provided in-principle support for the 37 key recommendations that have been proposed. While many of the recommendations arising from the review are wide-ranging, they fundamentally highlight the importance of a more productive and collaborative relationship between

Virgin Australia hopes an improved online check-in system will save passengers time and will be more user-friendly. The airline unveiled a new check-in system for domestic flights on Tuesday for use on smartphones, tablet devices and computers. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of this article, please