Equity and diversity in aviation Normally the appointment of a chief executive at what is best described as a mid-tier carrier in terms of size would not warrant widespread international coverage. However, the naming of Farzaneh Sharafbafi as the new chief executive of Iran Air was reported around the world, from La Repubblica in Italy
Wasp and Black Hornet mini UASs to provide Army’s troops with eyes in the skies With no air force of its own, Islamic State has been outfitting small unmanned aircraft with small bombs, not very accurate but occasionally inflicting casualties and death on the Iraqi military and Kurdish forces. Their video footage – there is
The whole aviation world is at your fingertips Airline headlines around the country in recent months have featured a number of events that have resulted in airliners returning to land. The issues have varied from relatively minor, which involved dumping fuel to attain landing weight, to more serious issues such as an engine failure. Regardless
Aerial ag’s focus on quality Accurate and controlled aerial application of liquid or granules demands an in depth knowledge of the relevant science, but it also requires a commitment to quality assurance to ensure the best outcome for the client, the environment and the pilot. AAAA is currently delivering a national aircraft pattern testing program
Boeing shines in the city of lights In a reversal of fortune, from an air show perspective, the Paris Air Show belong to Boeing from an orders tally and for future aircraft developments. While the orders – Boeing 571 worth $74.8 billion and Airbus 346 new orders worth $42.2 billion grabbed the headlines it was
Brisbane Airport is beginning to see the fruits of a decade-long, $3.8 billion investment program Travel through Brisbane International Airport and you can’t help but notice that change is afoot. Since 2014, Queensland’s largest airport has been in the midst of a dramatic transformation, representing an ambitious $3.8bn decade-long investment by Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC).