Australian Aviation

Author of the recently released history of the F-111 in Australian service From Controversy to  Cutting Edge, Air Commodore Mark Lax retired, has been awarded the Order of Australia medal. Announced in the Australia Day honours list, Lax’s OAM is “For service to the community through the research, documentation and recording of Australia’s military history.”

Cessna has announced it has now delivered more than 30 Skycatcher light sport aircraft. Cessna has so far taken delivery of over 60 Skycatcher airframes from China’s Shenyang Aircraft Coporation at its reassembly site at Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, as the company plans to deliver 150 Skycatchers in 2011. This content is available exclusively

TUI Travel PLC has become the 324ht Airbus customer, after placing an order for two A330-300 aircraft. Both aircraft will be operated by the European travel group’s French airline subsidiary, Corsairfly, on long haul routes from Paris to the French Caribbean islands, North America,  and Indian Ocean destinations. TUI plans a two class configuration with

Alaska Airlines has ordered 15 737NGs, comprising 13 737-900ERs and two 737-800s. It is the first time the airline has ordered the 737-900ER variant. 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 me signed in on

Thomas Cook Group has signed a firm order for 12 ‘Sharklet’ winglet equipped Airbus A321s and plans to lease further A320 Family aircraft from lessors. “In selecting the Airbus A320 family for our fleet modernisation, we have identified significant operational savings, particularly from maintenance and improved fuel efficiency. The A321 with Sharklets more than fully

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has ordered 12 additional Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The announcement brings the total number of A330s ordered by GECAS to 32, and forms a key part of the lessor’s strategy to “expand our widebody product offerings to satisfy customer demand,” according to GECAS president and CEO Norman C T  Liu. This