The first BelugaXL has passed the Ground Vibration Test (GVT), a requirement for certification of the aircraft that paves the way towards its maiden flight in summer 2018. The objective of this test is to measure the dynamic behaviour of the aircraft and confirm theoretical models of various flight conditions, such as manoeuvring, flying in…
Akbar Al Baker, the CEO of Qatar Airways drew audible gasps on the last day of the IATA conference in Sydney. When asked by a journalist what could be done to help combat a lack of women in aviation in the Middle East, he replied, “Of course, it has to be led by a man,…
Australia’s Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has defended Qantas after it gave in to pressure from China over references to Taiwan on the Qantas website. Qantas announced yesterday that it would adjust it’s website to reflect Taiwan as part of China. The move comes after the Chinese civil aviation authority sent letters to 30 airlines in…
According to Reuters, a German investment company said it would strip two Singapore Airlines A380 for parts after failing to find an airline willing to keep them flying following the decision by the airline not to keep them in service. Singapore Airlines launched A380 services in December 2007, but returned the first two aircraft to their…
The government’s economic sub-committee, chaired by Prime Minister Theresa May, backed the plans which were then approved by her full cabinet. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said it was a “historic moment”. Announcing £2.6bn in compensation for residents and noise abatement measures he said it would only proceed if air quality obligations were met. “The time…
British Airways owner IAG has suspended negotiations with Airbus over a possible deal for additional A380 superjumbos. Negotiations on a follow-up order had been suspended because of the problems with Airbus, such as the delivery delays on the A320neo, which already had caused plenty of frustration in the IAG management. A resumption of talks is not excluded, said…
Lufthansa apologised on Monday after publishing a promotional video for the World Cup in Russia that was actually filmed in Ukraine. The video is about two Germany fans in Moscow repeating everything they did in Rio when Germany won the world championship back in 2004. The men imagine themselves shivering in summer attire on a rainy square…
Airbus is organising an “AfterWork: Catch your dream job!” recruitment drive dedicated to innovation at its Toulouse site on 20 June. A large number of positions will be on offer in digital sectors, notably involving “the Cloud”, Big Data, Cyber Security, the Internet of Things (IoT), as well as in the area of Artificial Intelligence.…
A video has surfaced on YouTube filmed by Paul Turner, a British tourist, on the Greek island of Skiathos. The man tried to film the takeoff of an Airbus 321-231 from the local airport with his camera; but as jet’s turbines began to accelerate, both the tourist and his camera were blown away by its…
Wizz Air, one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, has taken delivery of its 100th A320 Family aircraft, an A321ceo, at an event in Budapest Airport. The event was attended by Mr. Levente Magyar, Hungary’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. József Váradi, WIZZ’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Andreas Kramer, Airbus…
A man arrested at Sydney Airport on Friday hit out at police, punched a police camera and attempted to flee the airport. Peter Vaiusu, 34, had arrived on a flight from New Zealand when he was arrested after a New South Wales Police Strike Force allegedly found $2.75 million (£1.56 million, €1.78 million, $US2.08 million)…
The search for MH370 by Seabed Constructor appears to be still underway, even though the official search ended this week. ABC Australia reports that several scientists and aviation buffs that have been following the Seabed Constructor’s search on twitter have noticed that the vessel has moved to a new location and have re-deployed it’s undersea…