MONRACH A300
Hi all, Might sound mad but i recently booked a flight with Monarch and have just found out i will be on one of their A300 aircrafts. Now i am terrified of flying and after hearing that most of their...
View ArticleCASA chief defends regulators actions
The head of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), John McCormick, has taken the opportunity in his latest news update to industry, to defend the regulators actions amid ongoing criticism. His...
View ArticleUS reaps US$4.5 billion in F-35 savings
The US Pentagon has reported it expects a US$4.5 billion saving in the cost of acquiring its planned fleet of 2,443 F-35s, equating to a one per cent drop from the earlier projected US$395.7 billion to...
View ArticleAir New Zealand introduces check-in kiosks at Melbourne
Air New Zealand passengers travelling on trans-Tasman and Pacific Island services from Melbourne Airport can now use new check-in kiosks. http://australianaviation.com.au/201...-at-melbourne/
View ArticleQantas completes 767 cabin refresh
Qantas has announced it has completed its $20 million cabin refurbishment for 15 of its 20 strong Boeing 767-300ER fleet. http://australianaviation.com.au/201...cabin-refresh/ .... but still has at...
View ArticleTurbo Skylane takes flight
Cessna has flown the first production configured Turbo Skylane 182 JT-A. The aircraft has the distinction of being the first modern single-engine aircraft powered by a piston engine specifically...
View ArticleNZ acquires Seasprites originally ordered by Australia
The New Zealand government has approved the purchase of an upgraded and increased Seasprite helicopter fleet for the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), taking up aircraft originally destined for...
View ArticleGaruda launches chauffeur-drive limousines for Brisbane flights
Garuda Indonesia is joining the ranks of 'chauffeur drive' airlines such as Qantas, Emirates and Etihad with the launch of a free door-to-door limousine service....
View ArticleDatabase
Hi does anyone know of an online database where you can tag or highlight aircraft that you have seen ?
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RAF Typhoon Fighters Escort Flight PK709 to Stansted Airport Following...
British fighter jets escorted a Pakistan International Airlines passenger aircraft from outside Manchester to Stansted airport following an onboard incident....
View ArticleUniteds Skywest orders 40 E-Jets
Embraer has announced a firm order for 40 E175 jets from United Airlines, with another 60 firm re-confirmable orders that are subject to regional subsidiary SkyWest being awarded capacity purchase...
View ArticleRichard Branson: first Virgin Galactic flight on Christmas Day
Virgin Galactic intends to make the world's first commercial spaceflight, carrying paying passengers, on Christmas Day, says Sir Richard Branson. "I will be going up on the first flight, which I hope...
View ArticleCathay Pacific adds fifth daily Hong Kong-London flight
Cathay Pacific will boost flights between Hong Kong and the UK next month with the debut of a fifth daily service to Heathrow. http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacif...ws-articleleft
View ArticleNDB and VOR names showing
Just came to say: Good job on fixing the NDB names on the website. Mouse over and the names popup nicely. Thanks and keep up the good work!
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2 unidentified planes flying in formation underneath the UK!
I noticed these two aircraft flying together extremely close under the UK! Check it out! EipJvz7.jpg http://fr24.com/FWBYL and http://fr24.com/FWDPL Attached Images EipJvz7.jpg (58.2 KB)
View ArticleAustralian study benchmarks biofuel pricing
A three-year study into the viability of aviation biofuels has been released by The University of Queensland, James Cook University, Boeing, Virgin Australia, Mackay Sugar and IOR Energy....
View ArticleVirgin Australia creates chief commercial officer position
Virgin Australia has created the new position of chief commercial officer, promoting group executive of sales Judith Crompton to the position. http://australianaviation.com.au/201...icer-position/
View ArticleStopwatch reset again for MRH90
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has signed an agreement with Australian Aerospace and its industry partners the Defence Minister says will help put the MRH90 helicopter program back on a...
View ArticleMelbourne Airport gets Woolworths 'Click, Fly & Collect' store
Melbourne Airport has scored a unique first as home to a Woolworths store where travellers can grab their groceries shortly after stepping off the plane, and other airports could follow in its wake....
View ArticleFlyover marks 200 years since Blue Mountains crossing
Australia's largest private flyover will be held tomorrow, marking 200 years since three explorers crossed the Blue Mountains. 7News reporter Talitha Cummins went for a test flight, to re-visit their...
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