Dubai based Emirates Airline has signed a staggering order for a further 32 A380s from Airbus, taking its total firm orders for the type to 90 aircraft. The order has a list price of US$ 11.5 billion. The agreement was signed in a ceremony on June 8 at the Berlin Air Show.

Rolls-Royce has passed another milestone with its successful running of the latest core engine build in its E3E (efficiency, environment, economy) two-shaft research programme. E3E is developing advanced technologies which increase engine temperature, pressure ratio and component efficiencies, together with a 25 per cent-plus increase in thrust to weight ratios

European aerospace giant EADS has showcased what it says are the world’s first flights of an aircraft powered by pure biofuel made from algae. The development is being welcomed by forward-looking general aviation operators seeking better operating economies, long-term environmental credibility, and a clear strategic future in terms of fuel availability.

We’d hate to see any of our classdified advertisers “burnt” by foreign scammers, so just keep the following in mind. Brian Sorfleet, one of our aircraft classified advertisers, has identified a scam you probably should know about if you’ve posted an aircraft for sale with AviationAdvertiser – or anywhere else for that matter.

Bendigo pilots, Ken Evers & Tim Pryse, on a fund-raising round-the-world flight for Millions Against Malaria, passed the halfway mark when they landed their Gippsland Aeronautics GA8 Airvan at Accra in Ghana this week. Sponsored by Gippsland Aeronautics’ new co-owners Mahindra Aerospace, the flight aims to celebrate 100 years of Australian aviation and to raise money for Malaria awareness.

Airbus Industrie’s thirtieth A380 was delivered today to Emirates Airline, one of the launch customers of the big Airbus double-decker. This is the tenth A380 Emirates has received out of the Dubai carrier’s total firm order for 58 aircraft. This aircraft and Lufthansa’s recently delivered first A380 will be on display at the ILA Berlin Air Show which is taking place from June 8^th to 13^th.

The company that was set up to convert about half of Bankstown airport to non-aviation commercial property following privatisation has collapsed, leaving a trail of confusion that airport tenants describe as “unhelpful.” Prime creditor CBA has appointed liquidation practitioners Korda Mentha as Receivers and Managers for the debt-laden BAC Devco Pty Limited……

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last week that US air operators will have until 2020 to have their fleets fully fitted with satellite-based navigation communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems in conformity with its Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen.

Eurocopter is claiming a new record for the performance of one of its AS350 Squirrel helicopters, which rescued three Spanish mountain climbers from a 6,900m (22,638 ft) site on Nepal’s Mount Annapurna on April 29. The operation has underscored the performance capabilities of Eurocopter’s Ecureuil (Squirrel) helicopter in extreme conditions………

Airservices Australia, Wagga Wagga City Council and Regional Express have entered a joint agreement to purchase, install and operate an Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Wagga Airport with the assistance of a federal government grant announced today. Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese, confirmed that almost $1.1million will be provided to Wagga City Council as part of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program for the installation of the ILS.

QantasLink today launched its planned schedule on the busy Cairns-Port Moresby route, with 12 return flights weekly to commence from 1 July 2010 (subject to regulatory approvals.) With cruising speeds close to jets at around 360 knots, the new 74-seat Q400 aircraft offering 1776 seats each week will now be competing directly on one of Air Niugini’s prime routes.

A $10 million multi-role Eurocopter Dauphin AS365 N3 helicopter sale will soon bring new airborne capabilities to the Western Australia Police. Due for delivery in September 2011, the AS365 N3 is the latest variant in Eurocopter’s Dauphin range. The four tonne, medium size, twin-engine helicopter has an unusually long range (for a helicopter) of 650km, can seat up to  and features advanced avionics that support the latest search & rescue and day/night surveillance capabilities under instrument flight rules (IFR).

Re-branded and re-launched under new ownership at a friendly BBQ last Saturday, Tooradin Flying School’s RA-Aus approved training facility now has a lot going for it. A fully-refurbished building provides a lounge, flight preparation and briefing rooms, classroom space, pilot work stations, office/reception, all in a wholly professional-looking presentation.

Clamback & Hennessy need all the help they can get and the outcome of their case against Bankstown Airport Limited may affect more people’s future than is generally understood. Keep the date in mind and come along to get the latest update on this potentially game-changing legal issue.

Lufthansa became the fifth airline to fly the Airbus A380, with the delivery this week of the first of the 15 aircraft it has ordered, and three more will join the fleet in 2010. The German flag carrier will deploy its new flagship aircraft on routes to Tokyo, Beijing and Johannesburg.

All over Australia, formerly government-owned airports are now under threat of closure at worst, or reductions to their functionality and safety, by the actions of their new owners and the apparent inaction of local, state and federal governments entrusted with their future security, safety and utility. But airport user groups are now fighting back.

The ATSB has released its final report on the “hard landing” accident to a Qantaslink Boeing 717 at Darwin on February 7, 2008. Although the landing resulted in a recorded vertical force of 3.6g and caused severe damage which resulted in the event being classified as an accident, no injuries were reported and the crew taxied to the terminal without further incident.

The new light sport aircraft category has spawned a wealth of innovation, produced some amazing flying capabilities, and brought new vigour to entry-level aviation. Piper has now entered the market by taking an already-developed LSA, enhancing it with some Piper-devised improvements, and marketing it globally as the Piper Sport.