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Capacity control could drive US airline profit gains in 2012: Raymond James

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:51:00 GMT

US legacy carriers could be historically profitable this year due to an ongoing strategic shift in network strategy, a Raymond James analyst said in a new...

VIDEO: Qatar CEO outlines Boeing 787 and Airbus A380 plans

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:31:00 GMT

Qatar Airways is confident it will be able to launch services with its new fleet of Boeing 787-8s in mid-2012, and hopes to have five in service by the end...

First 747-8I for delivery completes maiden sortie

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:13:38 GMT

Boeing on 30 January completed the maiden flight of its first 747-8 Intercontinental, which is destined for a private Boeing Business Jet customer. The...

Qantas Q400 lands after experiencing engine problems

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:39:00 GMT

A Qantas Airways Bombardier Q400 aircraft experienced engine problems shortly after departure and had to land at Canberra airport, less than an hour after...

WestJet sees Calgary and Toronto as centres for its new regional carrier

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:34:00 GMT

Management at WestJet today disclosed that its proposed new regional subsidiary would be centred in Calgary and Toronto. WestJet last month unveiled...

VIDEO: Leahy dismisses A320/737 “last off the line” comparisons

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:38:00 GMT

Airbus's chief salesman has dismissed suggestions that the transition to the re-engined A320neo family will make the last of the current generation A320...

Air Berlin to join Oneworld on 20 March

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:07:10 GMT

Air Berlin will become a full member of Oneworld on 20 March. In addition, Air Berlin group member Niki will join Oneworld as an affiliate member on...

Garuda picks Bombardier for regional jet order

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:57:49 GMT

Garuda Indonesia is set to confirm an order for Bombardier regional jets in the next few weeks, most likely at the Singapore Airshow on 14-19 February. Indonesia's...

American seeks sweeping labour cost cuts while cutting staff by 13,000

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:59:00 GMT

American parent AMR has concluded it needs to achieve $1.25 billion annually in employee cost savings to successfully emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Iran Aseman Airlines manages to acquire Airbus A340

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:13:00 GMT

Iran Aseman Airlines has managed to acquire an Airbus A340-300 (MSN 002) indirectly from US lessor GMT Global Republic Aviation, two sources close to the matter told Flightglobal.

SkyTeam faces anti-trust inquiry over transatlantic tie-up

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:30:00 GMT

SkyTeam alliance partners Air France-KLM, Alitalia and Delta Air Lines are facing an anti-trust investigation over their transatlantic joint venture.

ANA faces bumpy start to long-haul 787 service

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:55:00 GMT

All Nippon Airways first long-haul international service with its Boeing 787 has faced a rocky start since 21 January with two of its ten flights operating...

ANALYSIS: Manufacturers play down delivery finance worries

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:12:00 GMT

Manufacturers are playing down concerns that the lack of liquidity with some European banks could leave airlines facing a severe struggle to secure finance for new aircraft deliveries this year. But while other finance providers are expected to step in to fill the void, this funding will come at a steep price.

Cebu Pacific to start long-haul, low-cost services in 2013

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:55:00 GMT

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will launch long-haul services in the third quarter of 2013. The airline will lease up to eight Airbus A330-300s...

Spanair stops flying after Qatar deal falls through

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Star Alliance airline Spanair has announced that it is halting all operations today, with the last flight expected to arrive at its base at 22:00 after talks with Qatar Airways over a stakeholding and capital injections collapsed.

Boeing disputes 737 Max development cost report

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:14:00 GMT

Boeing disputes the cost estimates detailed in a recent Bernstein Research note claiming development of the 737 Max will be twice that of the Airbus A320neo,...

Gulf Air sends Airbus narrowbody RFP

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:01:00 GMT

Gulf Air has approached the market with a request for proposals for six new Airbus narrowbody aircraft scheduled for delivery this year.

VIDEO: Qatar Airways pulls out of Spanair talks

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:24:00 GMT

Qatar Airways has reportedly pulled out of talks to buy a stake in Spanair.

Airline Business finance interactive

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Coming soon - Airline Business interactive special on aviation finance

Boeing delivers first 747-8F to AirBridgeCargo airlines

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:58:31 GMT

A Volga-Dnepr subsidiary will soon operate the first of five Boeing 747-8 Freighters after taking delivery of the first aircraft in Everett, Washington. Moscow-based...

Pinnacle moves to defer loan payments on Q400s

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:57:23 GMT

Pinnacle Airlines has moved to defer loan payments worth $16.4 million until 2 April on 16 Bombardier Q400s operated by subsidiary Colgan Air, Inc. The...

Analysis: Airlines break delivery record as shipments reach 1,000 units

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:52:00 GMT

Airlines took delivery of a record 1,000 mainline aircraft last year, as production broke the four-figure threshold for the first time.

IN FOCUS: The ups and downs of airline insurance costs

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:52:00 GMT

Brokers predict airline insurance premiums will continue to fall in the near term, but an always volatile market could be turned in an instant by one disaster.

Alitalia plans merger with Blue Panorama and Wind Jet

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:25:00 GMT

Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has tentatively agreed to merge with fellow Italian operators Blue Panorama and Wind Jet.

Boeing beats Wall Street earning targets in Q4

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:11:00 GMT

Boeing blasted past Wall Street projections in the fourth quarter on strong earnings performance from its military aircraft division and improved margins...

PowerJet secures European approval for enhanced SaM146

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Franco-Russian joint venture PowerJet has received European type certification for a new and enhanced version of its SaM146 engine.

Etihad to acquire 40% stake in Air Seychelles

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:21:00 GMT

Etihad Airways is to acquire a 40% stake in Air Seychelles as part of a strategic partnership alliance between the two carriers. The Abu Dhabi carrier's...

FOCUS: Building the hub system in China

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:00 GMT

Building on domestic consolidation a decade ago, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines have been making up for lost time and rapidly developing hub systems across the country

EU schemes begins but no abating emissions row

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:00 GMT

One month after aviation was controversially brought into the EU's Emissions Trading System, the political wrangling over the move shows no signs of letting up.

ANALYSIS: Chris Tarry's Market outlook: Dependent on the economy

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:03:00 GMT

Continuing financial constraints mean the airline industry will be planning for the worst but hoping for a bit better in 2012

COMMENT: Financing another record year of aircraft output in 2012 could be a challenge

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:02:00 GMT

Deliveries have been steadily rising despite dramatically fluctuating airline fortunes. And with output set for another record in 2012 after breaking through the 1,000-aircraft barrier last year, the challenge could be financing and filling all these shiny new airliners.

Qatar Executive seeks to become global player

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Qatar Executive is seeking to become a "truly global player" in the business aviation services industry and is set to expand its fleet of large-cabin and long-range aircraft to exploit demand for business aircraft in the flourishing markets of the Middle East, Russia, West Africa and Asia.

Russia extends deadline to modernise certain aircraft types

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Russian authorities have extended the deadline until July for withdrawing Antonov An-24, Tupolev Tu-134 and Yakovlev Yak-42 aircraft that have not been updated with modern avionics.

Norwegian inks firm orders and MoU for 222 narrowbodies

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:06:00 GMT

Low cost carrier Norwegian has unveiled plans to purchase 222 new aircraft: it has placed a firm order for 100 Boeing 737 Max and 22 737-800s and signed...

Air China confirms Wang as new chairman

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:56:00 GMT

Air China's board has confirmed the appointment of Wang Changshun as its new chairman. Wang previously served with Xinjiang Airlines and China Southern...

737 Max development cost to be twice A320neo: report

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:32:00 GMT

With a greater level of structural modification required to accommodate new CFM International Leap-1B engines, Boeing's cost to develop the re-engined 737...

American plans Miami-Barcelona flights

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:41:00 GMT

American Airlines plans to launch non-stop flights between Miami and Barcelona from 3 April. It will initially operate on the route five times a week,...

Cargolux appoints Forson as CFO

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:10:00 GMT

Cargolux Airlines International has appointed Richard Forson as chief financial officer, effective 1 February. Forson, who succeeds former CFO David...

IN FOCUS: What will money worries mean for aircraft financing?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:54:00 GMT

Airline finance officers need to brace for some unpleasant surprises this year as the European sovereign debt crisis and new regulations continue to cripple...

Kingfisher Airlines fishing for cash

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:20:00 GMT

Anyone looking for an example of how quickly hard times can reverse fortunes in aviation need look no further than Kingfisher Airlines and its boss, the Indian booze baron Vijay Mallya.

Southwest and AirTran to launch five non-stop services

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:09:00 GMT

Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways will launch non-stop flights on five new routes from 12 August. Southwest will begin thrice daily flights between...

ANALYSIS: American talk stokes alliance fires

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:02:00 GMT

Delta's rumoured interest in making a run for Oneworld airline group AMR could turn the joint ventures forged in the past few years among the big three alliance...

ANALYSIS: Asia leads returning appetite for equity markets

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:43:00 GMT

After an adverse year, equity markets may be receptive again to airlines that want to raise capital. The most optimistic is Japan Airlines (JAL), which...

British Airways to restart Heathrow-Tripoli flights in May

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:32:00 GMT

British Airways will resume flights between London Heathrow and Tripoli in Libya on 1 May. The carrier will operate thrice-weekly flights on the route....

Aeroflot to replace Superjets with customised versions

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:07:00 GMT

Russian flag carrier Aeroflot is to replace its Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft with new, fully-customised variants after the airframer finishes building them to its original specifications.

Gulf Air appears set to lease regional jets from GECAS

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:40:00 GMT

Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air appears set to lease regional jets from GECAS under a new tender award which adds further mystery to the carrier's fleet strategy.

Bombardier confident of attracting CSeries lessors

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:36:00 GMT

The latest CS100 order, from Swiss-based PrivatAir, pushes Bombardier "almost half way" to its target of 20-30 customers by entry into service, the level...

EASA orders wing checks on 20 A380s

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:35:00 GMT

European safety regulators have ordered inspection of 20 Airbus A380s to check for wing rib-foot damage, following the discovery of two different forms of cracks in the structure.

Cathay Pacific inks deal for six more A350-900s

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:16:00 GMT

Cathay Pacific has inked an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of six more A350-900 aircraft in a deal worth $1.62 billion. It expects to take...

PrivatAir signs for up to 10 CS100s

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:46:00 GMT

Bombardier has received a firm order for up to 10 CSeries CS100 aircraft from PrivatAir, which will be delivered in an all-business class configuration. The...

WestJet to maintain 737 fleet plan

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:05:00 GMT

Canadian low-cost airline WestJet has no plans to pare back its Boeing 737 deliveries in the next six years despite a plan to acquire 40 turboprops to launch...

Boeing locks out 747-8 tail fuel tanks on flutter concerns

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:08:00 GMT

In order to meet certification requirements ahead of its first delivery, Boeing will lock out the 12,500l (3,300gal) horizontal stabiliser tail fuel tanks...

Hopes diminish for Gulf Air CSeries order

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:56:00 GMT

Bombardier hopes of seeing a CSeries order from Gulf Air at the Bahrain International Airshow appear to have been dashed.

ATSB moves into final stage of QF32 investigations

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:09:44 GMT

Australian investigators have finished collecting data for an investigation into the uncontained failure of a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on a Qantas Airways...

ATR achieves record sales in 2011

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:26:00 GMT

Turboprop manufacturer ATR doubled its order intake in 2011, selling 157 of its regional aircraft which comfortably eclipsed 2010's total of 80.

Boeing increases 747-8 family weights

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:19:08 GMT

Boeing has increased the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of its 747-8 Intercontinental and 747-8 freighter after its flight loads survey revealed additional...

Germania promotes Wobig to chief executive

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:42:19 GMT

Berlin-based charter carrier Germania has named Andreas Wobig as its new chief executive. Wobig succeeds Axel Trampnau with immediate effect. Trampnau...

WestJet plans to launch regional subsidiary using 40 turboprops

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Canada's WestJet is studying the possibility of launching a new short-haul, regional carrier that would operate a fleet of 40 turboprop aircraft.

IN FOCUS: Gulf Air hopes to shrug off horrible 2011 and return to restructuring efforts at air show

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Another year; another Gulf Air attempt to haul itself back to profitability. The uncharitable view of prospects for Bahrain's flag-carrier - which once enjoyed a virtual monopoly of hub-and-spoke services in the Middle East

Southwest still reviewing future of AirTran’s Wichita service

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:07:50 GMT

Southwest Airlines is still reviewing long-term plans for service to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport despite a public announcement today by Kansas state and...

787 achieves 96.3% dispatch reliability

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:37:00 GMT

After two and a half months of scheduled service, All Nippon Airways' (ANA) Boeing 787 fleet has achieved a dispatch reliability of 96.3% as it plans to expand Japanese domestic operations and begin its first scheduled international routes.

IN FOCUS: Bahrain Air puts faith in premium value model as it competes with Gulf Air in tiny market

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:53:00 GMT

Serving a population of only 1.2 million and competing with larger rival Gulf Air on all but one of its 13 full-service routes, the privately-owned Airbus A320-family operator, formed four years ago, must take second place behind the state-owned flag-carrier when negotiating authorisation to fly to new destinations.

PICTURES: ANZ receives all-black 777

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Air New Zealand's newest Boeing 777-300ER (ZK-OKQ), the last of its current 777 deliveries, arrived in Auckland on 12 January after a 14-hour flight direct from Paine Field in Seattle.

Air France-KLM plan targets wiping €2bn from net debts

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:29:48 GMT

Air France-KLM has outlined details of a new wide-ranging three-year plan to return it to profitability, under which the group will restructure short and...

Unidentified customer orders 10 Boeing 787s

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:18:37 GMT

Boeing has added 28 new aircraft to its backlog, including 10 787s from an unidentified customer. The airframer also received a cancellation for two...

Volaris firms up order for 44 A320 family aircraft

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:43:00 GMT

Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has firmed up an order for 44 Airbus A320 aircraft, comprising 30 A320neos and 14 A320s.

ANALYSIS: Will Latam alliance endgame spark scramble?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:35:00 GMT

Alliance positioning is reaching a critical phase in Latin America. The scramble started when LAN and TAM first announced plans to merge, setting off a storm...

AirAsia X suspends European and Indian services

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:25:00 GMT

Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X is suspending its services to London Gatwick and Paris Orly, as well as its flights to Mumbai and New Delhi.

Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia mulls two options for public listing

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:31:10 GMT

Maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) firm GMF AeroAsia is considering two options to get the Indonesian company publicly listed. "For two companies...

Lion Air’s private jet unit to operate four Hawker 900XPs

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Space Jet, the business aircraft charter start-up of Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air, will begin operations later this year with Hawker 900XP twin jets, but said it may add other types to the fleet at a later date.

Boeing envisions third parallel line for 737 Max

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:30:00 GMT

Boeing may assemble the re-engined 737 Max in the same facility as it builds the 737 NG family of aircraft in Renton, Washington.

Air France-KLM confirms order for 25 787-9s plus 25 options

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:14:00 GMT

Air France-KLM today confirmed that it has placed a firm order for 25 Boeing 787-9s plus 25 options.

Eastar selects AJ Walter for component maintenance

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:38:00 GMT

Korean budget airline Eastar Jet has contracted AJ Walter Aviation for component support. The carrier signed a seven-year, flight hour-based maintenance...

UK will suffer unless long-term aviation policy is developed: CAA

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:32:00 GMT

Flight prices from the UK will increase, route choices will fall and the economy will suffer unless the country's government develops a long-term aviation...

Chinese carriers could be banned from Europe over ETS row

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:20:00 GMT

Chinese airlines could be banned from operating to Europe if they persistently refuse to pay charges for their carbon emissions, the European Commission has warned.

ANA to resume Nagoya-Shanghai service on 25 March

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:45:00 GMT

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will resume its Nagoya-Shanghai Pudong service when its summer 2012 timetable starts on 25 March. The carrier will...

US Airways completes first class installation on regional jets

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:02:00 GMT

US Airways has completed the installation of a first class cabin on 110 US Airways Express regional jets. The installation on Embraer 170/175 and Bombardier...

Alitalia sees Air One driving new routes in 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:35:00 GMT

Chief executive of Italian airline group Alitalia, Rocco Sabelli, has outlined hopes to open around 20 more routes this year largely through its Air One...

EC orders struggling Malev to pay back 'illegal' state aid

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:27:00 GMT

State aid granted to struggling Hungarian flag carrier Malev was today branded illegal by the European Commission.

IN FOCUS: TAP at the crossroads as Lisbon looks to offload its state asset

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

This year is likely to be a turning point for TAP Portugal, with attempts to secure a strategic partner and investor in the national carrier top of the agenda.

Hong Kong Airlines aims to raise $300 million via Q3 IPO

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:45:32 GMT

Hong Kong Airlines, a division of China's HNA Group, plans to raise $300 million through an initial public offering (IPO) in the third quarter of the year. "Initially,...

Hong Kong Airlines confirms order for 10 A380s

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:39:47 GMT

Hong Kong Airlines has confirmed an order for 10 Airbus A380 aircraft at a list price of $3.8 billion. The airline signed a memorandum of understanding...

RFP details Air India 787 pricing and configuration

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:22:00 GMT

Air India has detailed the technical and financial specifications of its first seven Boeing 787s, including prices the Indian flag carrier will pay for its...

Court ruling overturns DOT order on National slot exemptions for Sun Country

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:34:00 GMT

A US appeals court has overturned a year-old order by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) that cost Republic Airways Holdings two coveted slot exemptions...

India regulator presses Kingfisher for recovery plan

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

India's Kingfisher Airlines has been asked by the country's aviation regulator to provide a timeline for getting its grounded aircraft back in the air and for its recapitalisation efforts.

Tiger Airways Australia to operate all 10 A320s by June

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:19:56 GMT

Tiger Airways Australia hopes to be operating all 10 of its Airbus A320 aircraft by June this year, and is also in talks to set up a second base in Australia....

Cracks found on wing ribs of Qantas and SIA A380s

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:19:00 GMT

Cracks have been found on the wing ribs of at least three Airbus A380s belonging to Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways.

Bombardier begins CSeries Aircraft 0 activation

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:08:56 GMT

Seeking to significantly de-risk its already squeezed CSeries aircraft program, Bombardier has begun commissioning and activating systems on Aircraft 0,...

Bombardier to deliver 10 CSeries per month in 2016

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:35:00 GMT

Having accumulated over 300 orders and commitments for CSeries CS100 and CS300 aircraft, Bombardier says it is now sold out of delivery slots in 2014 and...

Bombardier details CSeries flight test programme

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:52:01 GMT

With the first flight of its CSeries CS100 pencilled in for the end of 2012, Bombardier has for the first time detailed its flight test programme that will...

Cargolux Italia appoints Galli as CEO

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:55:09 GMT

Cargolux Italia has appointed Pierandrea Galli as its chief executive and accountable manager, effective 1 January 2012. Galli has over 23 years of...

Air Bishkek signs wheel and tyre deal with Turkish Technic

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:18:00 GMT

Kyrgyzstan-based Air Bishkek - also known as Kyrgyz Airways - has signed a wheel and tyre services agreement with Turkish Technic. The one-year deal...

Fortran sells five Fokker 50s to Indonesian start-up Pacific Royale

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:33:00 GMT

Aircraft and engine parts company Fortran Aviation said the five Fokker 50s recently purchased by its subsidiary are being sold to Indonesian start-up airline...

Citilink to spin off from Garuda, operate under own AOC by March

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:46:07 GMT

Low-cost carrier Citilink aims to complete its separation from parent airline Garuda Indonesia and to operate under its own air operator's certificate (AOC)...

Indonesia's Sriwijaya to build MRO facility for heavy checks

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:35:22 GMT

Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air plans to start building its own maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility by 2014. The facility, which the airline...

Sriwijaya eyes China and Australia routes with new 737-800s

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:07:00 GMT

Indonesia's Sriwijaya Air will expand its network and launch international services to China and Australia this year. It is scheduled to start receiving...

Lufthansa to pass EU ETS costs on to passengers

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:14:00 GMT

Lufthansa has made it clear that it will pass on the cost of its compulsory inclusion the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) to its customers.

Cebu Pacific mulls over long-haul low-cost services

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:47:29 GMT

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will consider starting long-haul low-cost services if it sees strong demand for certain point-to-point routes. "We...

2011 – The Year in Review: Anniversaries

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hunters' 60th anniversary The Hawker Hunter (Mk. 3) celebrated the 60th anniversary of its first flight on 20 July. This aircraft is now displayed at the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, West Sussex. RIAT 40th Air Show The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) marked its 40th anniversary with exceptional flying displays, involving aircraft from various nations. A Da

2011: The Year in Review: Most Downloaded Images from AirSpace

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This image of the first Qantas A380 being rolled out in Hamburg is the most downloaded image on AirSpace in 2011. Qantas Airbus A380 VH-OQA in full livery at Hamburg ...uploaded by user Rear Loader. Image courtesy Airbus/C. Brinkmann