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The article discusses ASL Airlines Australia, formerly Pionair Australia, integrating its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) into its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for upcoming commercial operations.

ASL Airlines Australia has acquired its first Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), marking a significant milestone for the company. This addition comes after ASL Aviation acquired Australian airline Pionair in April 2023 and rebranded as ASL Airlines Australia. The Pionair fleet, which includes Embraer 190-E2s and BAE 146/Avro regional jets, has joined ASL Group's existing fleet of over 140 aircraft. ASL Aviation, based in Dublin, specializes in the express parcel and e-commerce markets and operates cargo airlines in Thailand and India, as well as a low-cost passenger airline in South Africa. [Extracted from the article]

Australia's Regional Express Airlines (REX) has added a 10th used Boeing 737-800 to its fleet. The aircraft, leased from DAE Capital, was manufactured in 2012 and previously flown by Brazilian airline GOL. REX plans to use the new aircraft to expand its network across Australian capital cities and major towns. The airline expects to secure at least one more aircraft before the end of the financial year 2024. REX is Australia's largest independent regional and domestic airline, operating a fleet of 58 Saab 340s and 10 737-800s. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the move of the airline industry in Australia to use and adopt narrowbodies aircrafts. Topics include the statement of a spokesperson from Virgin Australia (VA) on replacing some of the Airbus A330 services with Boeing 737 services, the popularity of narrowbody services among airlines and passengers in Europe and the U.S., and the Boeing 767-200 aircraft operated by American Airlines.

The article discusses the use of the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, a modified 737 airplane made by the aircraft company Boeing for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), in stealth detection and cyberoperations. Air Vice Marshal Chris Deeble discusses the aircraft's multi-role, electronically scanned array (MESA) radar, which uses a lower frequency than other aircraft, the flexibility of the planes, and its use in non-kinetic, electronic attacks.

The article discusses the Vigilare program, a ground-based command-and-control system developed by the aerospace company Boeing for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) which will be able to provide information on the land and sea of Australia and surrounding areas. Along with the Boeing 737 Wedgetail aircraft, Vigilare will be used as part of an integrated system for both surveillance and non-kinetic cyberwarfare.

The article discusses the integration of the Boeing 737 Wedgetail early warning and control aircraft, the Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft, and the Vigilare theater surveillance system into the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The RAAF had ordered Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters but purchased the Super Hornets due to program delays. Air Vice Marshall Chris Deeble argues that the delays have allowed the RAAF to integrate technology smoothly.

This section offers news briefs on the Asian aerospace industry. Chinese aerospace conglomerate Avic is seeking foreign executives as the company prepares to become a top-tier global aircraft builder. Australia is not planning to change the specification for Boeing 737 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft. Australia is investing an initial $35 million to modify half of the 24 Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets into electronic-attack Growler versions.

Reports that the order for ten Boeing 737-800 aircrafts placed by the Australian airline, Virgin Blue, as part of a ten year expansion program has added credence to Boeing's claims for that aircraft as a staple for discount carriers. Terms of the order; Significance of the 737 for low fare airlines; Aircrafts already in use by Virgin Blue.

The article focuses on the 75th Boeing 737-838 aircraft of Australian national carrier Qantas that was painted in a 1970s retro livery to commemorate the air carrier's 94th anniversary.

Focuses on the response of domestic airlines in India to the influx of foreign airlines in the country. Action to be taken by Air-India before placing its order for several Airbus A340-300 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft; Information on the Additional Service Agreements between India, Great Britain and Australia; Improvement in the prospects for privately-owned carriers on international routes; Implementation of an increase in foreign equity cap in domestic airlines by the Indian government.

The article offers information related to the aviation industry in Australia. Topics discussed include the registration of Ken Ingersoll's Piper Pacer ZKI aircraft, an updated version of PA-16, the import of New Day Aviation Services' Aerospatial Squirrel WOP in the country which was originally delivered to Singapore, and the return of five Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800s on the Australian register after being registered in New Zealand.

The article highlights the decision of Australian maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operator John Holland Aviation Services (JHAS) to end its Boeing 737 and Embraer 190 heavy programmes at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne, Victoria. The decision was made because of the increased competition faced by the company against MROs in New Zealand and Asia. The high cost of labour in Australia is considered.

The article reports that Qantas Freight has introduced a weekly freight service between Australia and Papua New Guinea. It says that the flight between the two countries will be operated by Boeing 737-300F, which will provide 15 tonnes of cargo capacity. According to executive manager Lisa Brock, the export between Australia and Papua New Guinea is strong, and the service will provide the much needed capacity on the route.

The article discusses Australia's Airbus-manufactured Military A330 multirole tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft which is also known as the KC-30A, including information on the aircraft's achievement of initial operational capability (IOC) after completing an air-to-air refuelling mission. It states that the Australian Air Force has taken delivery of five A330 MRTTs. The aircraft's aerial boom refuelling system is addressed in relation to Boeing Co.-made 737-based Wedgetail airborne aircrafts.

The article reports that aerospace and defence company The Boeing Co. has received a five-year In-Service Support contract worth 800 million dollars for ProjectWedgetail from the Defence Materiel Organisation in Australia. Under the contract, Boeing Defense, Space & Security will deliver program management, integration and engineering services to Australia's 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) program. The performance-based logistics (PBL) contract is expected to create jobs.

The article reports on the decision of Malaysia Airlines Chief Executive Azmil Zahruddin to look for ways to increase the carrier's regional network as part of a plan to increase yields and profitability. It is noted that Malaysia Airlines will increase its services and frequencies to destinations in the Middle East, southeast Asia, north Asia, south Asia and Australia. According to the article, the carrier is planning to induct new Boeing 737-800 aircraft from late 2010.

The article reports on the testing of Australia's Boeing 737-based Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft. As part of the Royal Australian Air Force's Exercise Arnhem Thunder, the aircraft will undergo an operational evaluation. An independent assessment of the aircraft's multirole electronically scanned array (MESA) radar will be carried out by the MTT Lincoln Laboratory.

The article deals with the successful check flight conducted by Boeing of the first Australian-modified 737 airborne early warning and control system (AEW&C) aircraft. Particular focus is given to the modifications underwent by the aircraft. The delayed Wedgetail programme has experienced hardware, software and integration problems. According to Maureen Dougherty, vice-president AEW&C, Boeing has completed the first block of type acceptance test and evaluation (TAT&E) work in 2007.

The article reports that a Qantas Boeing 737-800 flying from Brisbane to Sydney became the first commercial flight to land at Sydney airport using Airservices Australia's experimental Ground-Based Augmentation System. The aircraft landed on Sydney's runway 16 left using the Cat-1 GBAS instead of the airport's instrument landing system.

The article reports that the Australian High Court let stand a lower court ruling that an Air Nauru Boeing 737-400 aircraft must be surrendered to a trustee of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US Ex-Im) in Melbourne on December 18, 2005. US Ex-Im is inviting cash offers to purchase the aircraft.

This article reports on the entry of start-up jet operator OzJet into the Australian market as of November 2005. The airline will start with at least three Boeing 737 jets, with a fleet of ten to twelve aircraft. Its initial schedule calls for eight flights to and from Sydney, New South Wales and Melbourne, Victoria each business day, with other cities added as more 737s arrive.

The article reports that Boeing has revealed the first definitive views of the installed workstations in the Wedgetail 737-based airborne early warning and control aircraft. The company is preparing for the start of mission system tests before delivery of the first two aircraft to Australia in November 2006. The new interior is installed in the second test aircraft, YG202, which made its first functional check flight in August 2005. YG201, the first Wedgetail aircraft, is being fitted with a complete mission system suite for a second round of tests due to take place in the second quarter of 2006.

Focuses on the initiative of Australian carrier Virgin Blue to negotiate long-term purchase options for Boeing 737 airplanes at bargain prices. Disadvantage of the airline's decision to order additional units of Boeing 737 primarily intended to inhibit the launch of Qantas low-cost subsidiary JetStar; Limitations of the Australian aviation market and its implications for Virgin Blue; Significance of the carrier's agreement with Samoa to launch Polynesian Blue.

Reports on the plan of South Korea's air force to test-fly the Boeing 737-based Wedgetail as part of its evaluation of two platforms for its four-aircraft early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft requirement. Activities of the evaluation team as part of the process; Information on Australia's first Wedgetail platform; Plan of South Korea to select a winner for its AEW&C requirement.

Reports on the roll-out of the first modified 737-700 aircraft that will serve as platform for Australia's Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control system. Contract of Boeing Military Aircraft; Use of the Multirole Electronically Scanned Array radar antenna; Surveillance capabilities.