Aviation arrivals and departures across the region GORDON REID Qantas Group news A380-842 VH-OQB, which had been in Manila for maintenance since April 12, was ferried to Sydney as QF6010 on May 20. It returned to service later that day when it operated QF1 from Sydney to Dubai. A380-842 VH-OQC ferried from Sydney to Manila

Sold out exhibitor space highlights a successful Rotortech 2016 Around 350 delegates attended the Australian Helicopter Industry Association’s Rotortech 2016 conference and exposition at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast over May 27-29, despite the global downturn in the helicopter industry. More than 40 exhibitors displayed their wares at the three-day event

Airbus embraces technology to improve aircraft production and design As Airbus prepares to ramp up production on both the narrowbody A320 workhorse and next generation A350 widebody, the company is exploring new ways of working and utilising new technologies to ensure everyone from the factory floor up are best placed to meet the ambitious targets

Airbus won’t be offering a re-engined version, or neo (new engine option), of its giant A380 any time soon. That became clear at the European planemaker’s annual Innovation Days media event in Hamburg recently. On the other hand, despite an ongoing struggle to win new customers for the world’s largest airliner, the company’s top officials