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The Sud Caravelle’s failed Australian introduction After attempts to introduce the de Havilland Comet to both international and Australian domestic services had failed, the next opportunity involved the Sud Caravelle. Trans-Australia Airlines had been interested in the Caravelle since 1954 when John Watkins, the airline’s Technical Superintendent, visited Toulouse and saw the two prototypes under
Register News In Australia A 1977 built Westland 341B Gazelle has taken on the marks VH-OIZ. with c/n 1682 (WA1682). Previously G-CHZF and XZ338 it was registered to Westland Helicopters Ltd of Mile End, South Australia on October 4. Aero L-39C VH-KEE has had a registration change to VH-ZPM with Melbourne Jets Pty Ltd. of
Singapore Airlines’ new cabin products highlight the carrier’s commitment to its premium passengers and are the latest example of the carrier’s willingness to embrace new ideas Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) US$850 million investment to upgrade its Airbus A380 on-board products represents the carrier’s latest salvo in the battle for supremacy in the skies and a timely
For the second month in a row one of the most interesting aircraft in the New Allocations listing is a Westland Gazelle helicopter. OIX has a similar history as OIZ, listed last month, however a little more is now known about both aircraft – with a mysterious three year gap between 2014 and 2017. The
Pilot Shortage bites The aggressive and ongoing pilot recruitment strategy, particularly from international airlines, has seen an increasing pressure on regional airlines who are losing senior and experienced pilots. As the recruitment spreads to the major carriers, the trickle-down effect has seen further pressure being applied to our sector. In a double whammy, the latest
Aviation arrivals and departures across the region Qantas Group news. In this issue we report the delivery of the first 787-9 to join the Qantas fleet. Qantas took delivery of 787-9 VH-ZNA Great Southern Land msn 39038/615 in Sydney on October 20 after the aircraft ferried in from Seattle/Paine Field via Honolulu as QF7879. Qantas
