The latest industry news for the aviation and aerospace sectors.


Sydney Airport invests in runway safety

Sydney Airport has completed a runway resurfacing project and now has a stop bar lights project underway.

RMIT launches on-line tool for aviation English proficiency

RMIT English Worldwide has now developed an online training package - Beyond Level 4 - to allow aviation personnel to maintain English proficiency.

AirAsia, Malaysian deal has ramifications for Qantas

AirAsia is headed for a major share swap with Malaysian Airlines in a deal designed to save the struggling national flag carrier.

East coast high-speed rail study releases main parameters

The Australian Government has released the basics of a first-stage study into the feasibility of a high-speed rail link for the east coast.

The Week in Brief 11 August

Garuda's A320neo; Virgin extends J class; tourists ignore Australia; and more.

Visiting astronaut talks about life after the Shuttle

NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff, who was a mission specialist on the last flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, shared the experience with a local audience yesterday.

Air France accident investigator calls for technological, procedural changes

The latest chapter in the investigation into that Air France A330 accident in the South Atlantic contains some interesting recommendations.

Growth will demand paradigm shift in pilot training

An impressive report into Trends in Pilot Recruitment, Training and Employment concludes that only a paradign shift in training approaches can keep up with the growth forecast for the airline industry.

China's helicopter surge will offer training opportunities for Australia

Lower level airspace reform in China is opening up opportunities for GA training, particularly in the rotor sector.

Boeing chief shares outlook and specific issues at earnings press conference

Boeing CEO Jim McNerney was bullish about the next 12 months and beyond at the half-year reporting point.

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