Airbus confirms plans for A380neo and A380 ‘stretch'

Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier has confirmed plans for an A380neo with more fuel-efficient engines as well as a longer version of the superjumbo capable of carrying even more passengers than today's double-decker jet. (www.ausbt.com.au) 기타...

The Airbus A380 first class ‘concept' cabins you never saw

So you reckon today's Airbus A380 first class suites are eye-catching? Take a look at some original concepts for the superjumbo, created before the A380's debut in 2007. (www.ausbt.com.au) 기타...

Airbus A320neo makes first flight this month

Airbus' new A320neo will make its maiden flight this month, ahead of its planned debut in October 2015 and with a deep queue of airlines eager to take up the fuel-efficient jet. (www.ausbt.com.au) 기타...

The economic worth of an Airbus A380 flight

How much actual economic value does an A380 bring to a city, compared to smaller aircraft like a Boeing 777? Using Sydney Airport as an example, Deloitte calculates a daily A380 flight contributes an estimated $342 million to Australia's GDP annually, compared to $287m for a Boeing 777 and just $176m for other international aircraft. (www.ausbt.com.au) 기타...

Army aviator now first double amputee pilot with flying doctors

Army pilot Glenn Todhunter lay in the wreck of his crashed plane, bleeding from his legs. He looked down and saw his feet were an unrecognisable mass of blood and tissue. He saw fuel leaking from the plane and, trying to pull himself from his seat, felt a "tearing sensation". He believes that was his left foot. Both his legs were amputated to the knee. Determined to fly again, Mr Todhunter spent eight years training to reclaim his licence and went on to become the first disabled… (www.smh.com.au) 기타...

Photo gallery: Inside Boeing's 787-9 test aircraft

"Step inside Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliner ZB002 on this exclusive tour of what is only the world’s second stretched Dreamliner before large-scale production begins ahead of its debut in July with worldwide launch customer Air New Zealand." (www.ausbt.com.au) 기타...

Emirates plans two-class Airbus A380, dropping first class suites

Emirates exec confirms the Gulf airline will axe its prestigious first class suites on some Airbus A380s from late next year. (tinyurl.com) 기타...

Photos, video: Embraer's E190 E2 jet cabin, interior concept

Embraer's E2 jet - the second generation in its E-Jet family which includes the popular E190 - will take to the skies next year and concept cabins created by London-based studio Priestmangoode include some unique touches. (www.ausbt.com.au) 기타...

Airbus maps billionaire buying habits in VIP private jet market

Airbus has revealed details of an extensive report into 'billionaire buying habits' as the company seeks to further tap the rich vein of potential VIP jet customers. (www.ausbt.com.au) 기타...

Malaysia Airlines wins support after poignant MH17 tweet

Malaysia Airlines has posted a poignant message to Twitter – “Tough times do not last, tough people do #staystrong”, featuring an image of two flight attendants holding hands. (www.smh.com.au) 기타...