Australian Aviation

The Australian Aviation Awards returned for the third time in August, and almost 30 individual professionals and organisations were declared winners.

The Australian Army’s Drone Racing team seals its third title in a row.

Aviation rescue firefighters (ARFF) and NSW Fire and Rescue responded to the fire next to the third runway, which broke out after an engine malfunction on Qantas flight QF520 to Brisbane operated by the 19-year-old 737-800 VH-VYH (pictured), though it is not yet clear if this was the cause.

‘Air taxis’ now look likely to become a reality, with two major developments in recent months.

In the Australian Airports Association’s submission to the ACCC on the proposal, CEO Simon Westaway said the plan for Virgin to wet lease Qatar Airways aircraft would add extra international capacity for both passengers and cargo.

The carrier has undertaken what it says was the world’s first EDTO (Extended Detour Time Operations) 120 737-800BCF flight from Melbourne to Perth on behalf of Team Global Express, having recently been certified by New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority for EDTO 120 capability.