Australian Aviation

Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier has enjoyed his first experience on board the A350 during a routine test flight that lasted nearly three hours over south-western France. “I was particularly impressed by the maturity of the aircraft at such an early stage in its life. The new cockpit layout with the large screens and head-up display

The Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) has announced two events to be held this and next year. The Pacific 2013 Offshore Helicopters Symposium will be held on October 8 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. International speakers include popular Kimberly Turner, CEO of Aerosafe Risk Management, Paul Fillhart and David Bree from

Jetstar has announced its first international flights out of Adelaide, with the introduction from December 16 of nonstop services to Auckland three times a week. The flights will operate each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday using a single class-configured A320. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest

The first production Airbus Military A400M airlifter for the Turkish Air Force has been painted and flown for the first time in its new markings. The aircraft is the first of 10 ordered by Turkey and will be delivered in September. The aircraft, MSN9, made its first flight on August 9.

Canada’s second largest carrier WestJet has signed a letter of intent with Boeing to purchase 65 737 MAXs. The deal, worth around US$6.3 billion at list prices, comprises 40 737-8s and 25 737-7s. The Boeing 737 has been Westjet’s staple aircraft since it began operations in 1996. It now has nearly 100 of the type

Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland have signed a heads of agreement to jointly design and develop a new 2.5-tonne class single-engine helicopter. The agreement was signed at last week’s MAKS 2013 airshow in Moscow. Under the program, responsibility for which will be shared 50/50, preliminary assessment of the helicopter’s technical design and commercial opportunities is expected