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/Organisers of the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame are seeking nominations for the hall’s inaugural class of inductees. Nomination forms are available at the organisation’s website — https://www.aahof.com.au/home/nominations. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Address Password Keep
Read more1000th 777 begins assembly
Boeing has begun assembling its 1000th 777 airliner, saying the model becomes the fastest twin aisle airplane to reach that milestone, with work now underway on the aircraft’s 29.5m wing spars. The US aerospace giant says 64 airlines have ordered 1,295 777s since the jet was launched 16 year ago. The 1000th 777, a -300ER,
Read moreSpecial delivery
/Qantas takes delivery of its 175th Boeing narrowbody It was perhaps symbolic that the wing of our 737-800 VH-VZS “Tamworth” with its striking winglet appeared to salute Mr Rainier just south of Seattle as we made several right hand turns towards our next destination –Hawaii – for the volcano dominates the skyline and overlooks the
Read moreOut in front
/Airservices and Airways pioneer ATM technologies Whichever way you look at air traffic control, Airservices Australia and Airways New Zealand are two of the world’s leading air navigation service providers (ANSPs). Australian Aviation examines the philosophy and technologies that set them apart. The message at Airservices Australia, one of the world’s most awarded ANSPs, is
Read morePiper reports increased deliveries, revenues
Piper Aircraft has reported an increase in deliveries and revenue this year, defying a generally downward trend across the industry. Revenues through the end of the third quarter grew to US$92.5 million, up from US$77.6 million last year, a 19 per cent increase, the Florida based light aircraft maker said. This content is available exclusively
Read moreMixed picture for GA deliveries
Worldwide deliveries of new general aviation aircraft continued to recover somewhat in the third quarter but remain down from last year. According to figures released by the Washington based General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), 436 new aircraft were delivered during the most recent quarter, up from 419 in the second quarter and 372 in the
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