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Virgin Australia plans full ownership of Tigerair Australia

Virgin Australia says the takeover of Tigerair Australia will fast track the low-cost carrier’s path to profitability through international expansion and back room cost efficiencies. Australia’s second-largest carrier will pay A$1 to pick up the remaining 40 per cent of Tigerair that it does not already own from... [Continue]

Virgin says losses narrowed in first quarter of 2014/15

Virgin Australia says consumer conditions remain weak as the carrier reported a $59.1 million statutory net loss in the first quarter of 2014/15. The airline, which has moved to quarterly reporting of its financial performance, says the underlying loss before tax for the three months to September 30 2014 was $45 million,... [Continue]

Qantas signs 20-year lease on new LAX hangar

In a sign of confidence regarding its Airbus A380 operations, Qantas has signed a 20-year lease for a new maintenance facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The new hangar will include two parking pads capable of taking Airbus A380 aircraft, plus office space and ground support equipment facilities, according... [Continue]

Skytrans boss upbeat despite contract loss

Skytrans chief executive Simon Wild is confident there will be new opportunities for the airline after losing three Queensland government contracts. The regional carrier, which operates a mix of regular public transport, fly-in/fly-out and charter flights, failed to retain its three contracts for Queensland regulated air... [Continue]