Australian Aviation

Air Canada has announced an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of up to 109 737 MAXs across commitments, options and rights. The order was announced as part of the airline’s mainline narrowbody fleet renewal plan, which will replace Air Canada’s existing Airbus narrowbody fleet. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome

An Australian aviation biofuel industry is technically viable but significant obstacles remain, according to a report released by Qantas and Shell. The study, conducted with the support of the Australian Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is the most comprehensive investigation so far into the economic viability of producing biofuel on a commercial

Eurocopter has commenced a demonstration visit to Australia of its EC130T2, prior to delivery to its new owner and launch customer. The single-engine helicopter is an advancement on the EC130B4, with more than 70 per cent of the airframe modified from the existing B4 model. The T2 features a more powerful Arriel 2D turboshaft engine and

Jetstar’s 787 begins scheduled services Jetstar launched scheduled Boeing 787 services on November 13 from Melbourne to the Gold Coast after a trouble-free certification (see Preflight for details). That milestonne came after CASA granted approval to Jetstar to begin 787 operations on November 6 – a week ahead of the first RPT flight. The authority’s

Hawker Pacific has announced the first sale of the Bell 407GX to a private Australian customer. The sale comes on the back of a region-wide demonstration tour. The aircraft is expected for delivery in early 2014 and will be based in Sydney for corporate and VIP operations. The aircraft will be customised and maintained by