Australian Aviation

China Eastern Airlines has announced its intention to buy 80 Boeing 737s in an unspecified mix of current NG and re-engined MAX models. Boeing says the order is valued at US$8bn (A$bn) at list prices. “We look forward to making history with China Eastern as they are poised to make the largest purchase for single-aisle

The ongoing mystery of MH370 It is aviation’s Mary Celeste – at least until MH370, which disappeared almost without trace on March 8, can be found and an absolutely bulletproof explanation for her fate established. To say that MH370’s disappearance is unprecedented in modern times is an understatement and its fate is as perplexing as

Sydney Airport commissions CAT II ILS ILS (the instrument landing system) is not a new invention. In cockpits around the world its cross-hairs have been giving pilots precision vertical and lateral guidance down to the runway’s threshold in poor weather conditions for a good many decades. However, the ongoing pursuit has existed for the ILS

Australia’s helicopter industry in the climb The establishment of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) in November 2012 has given a voice back to local operators, pilots, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers as the rotary-wing industry continues to transition through a period of growth and the challenges of extensive regulatory change. Since the disbandment of the

Bombardier Aerospace has announced that its new Challenger 350 business jet has been awarded Transport Canada (TC) certification. The certification allows deliveries to commence to Canadian customers, and the company expects certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to follow shortly. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue

A student from Lower Templestowe in Victoria has been awarded the Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Aviation at Swinburne University. The scholarship, which was established to honour the legacy of aviation pioneer Sir Reginald Ansett, was awarded to Samuel Ibrahim, and is worth $30,000 over three years of study for the a student undertaking a Bachelor of