Australian Aviation

Dublin-based lessor Ansett Worldwide Aviation Services (AWAS) has finalised the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800s and one A330-200 from another unnamed lessor. The 737s are currently on long term leases to Garuda Indonesia, while the A330 is on lease to Qantas. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading

The federal government has approved $837,000 in funding for 20 Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) machine at four Australian airports. The machines will be installed at Brisbane (eight), Perth, Townsville and Gold Coast airports (four each), to enhance security’s ability to detect traces of explosives on people and objects. This content is available exclusively to Australian

Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security delivered 28 military and combat aircraft in the third quarter to September 30, comprising 13 F/A-18E/F and EA-18Gs, six CH-47F and MH-47G Chinooks, four C-17s, three F-15s and two 737 AEW&C aircraft. The third quarter deliveries take Boeing’s annual delivery tally to date to 85 military aircraft, including 38 F/A-18E/F

Caribou replacement decision nears Budgetary pressures have meant sourcing a replacement for the RAAF’s DHC-4 Caribou has been long delayed, but the project to acquire a new battlefield airlifter (BFA), under the revised Air 8000 Phase 2 project, looks to be gathering momentum. The Caribou, of course, was retired from RAAF service at the end

Qantas has announced it will increase the frequency of its services to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) from four times per week to daily from next July. The increase to seven services a week will be an incremental one, with a rise to six services per week from January 15 2012. This content is available exclusively to

Qantas has announced it has commenced work on developing a new uniform for its cabin crew and ground staff. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce told media on October 5 that the old uniform was due for a “refresh”, and said is would see a new, distinctly Australian look designed for Qantas’ customer service employees. This content