Virgin, Etihad sever competing links
Virgin Blue and Etihad Airways have begun winding back their relationships with Emirates and Qantas respectively after the announcement of a wide ranging codeshare alliance between the two airlines. Virgin Blue has announced that it will end its codeshare... [Continue reading]
Qantas 747 engine failure linked to AD?
An uncontained engine failure on board Qantas Boeing 747-400 VH-OGP earlier this week could be linked to a recently issued FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) which was issued following the discovery of cracks in the low pressure turbine of a number of... [Continue reading]
Airports want A380 services – Emirates
Emirates says that it has fielded enquiries from a number of airports around the world after it recently ordered 32 additional A380s at the Berlin Airshow, while it has now launched A380 services to Manchester. “As a result of our announcement... [Continue reading]
International traffic surged during June
There were over two million international passengers during June according to a new report from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), continuing a recent growing trend in international travel. Compared to June 2009,... [Continue reading]
Singapore Airlines partners with Tourism WA
Singapore Airlines and Tourism WA have signed a new three year memorandum of understanding to jointly promote WA as a tourism destination. Under the MoU, during the first year the two parties will focus on Germany, China and Singapore as key markets. “We... [Continue reading]
Tasman Cargo 727 makes final flight
Tasman Cargo Airlines has operated the final flight of an Australian registered Boeing 727, with the aircraft now to be replaced by a 757. TCA operated the last 727 service from Auckland to Sydney and return to Auckland with 727-200F VH-DHE on the night... [Continue reading]
Air NZ increases regional capacity
Air New Zealand has announced a major increase of capacity on its regional routes, with more than 9500 seats to be added to the network from February 2011. The changes will see an increase in frequencies on the Wellington-Invercargill route doubling... [Continue reading]
Virgin Blue appoints new director
Virgin Blue has announced that Sam Mostyn has been appointed to its board. Mostyn is currently the director of the Institute for Sustainable Solutions at the University of Sydney, and previously held a number of senior roles at IAG Group. Read More →
Qantas 747 forced back after engine failure
A Qantas Boeing 747-400 operating a flight to Sydney suffered an uncontained engine failure inflight on August 31, forcing the crew to return to San Francisco. Operating as QF74 with 212 passengers and 18 crew on board, 747-438 VH-OJP was understood... [Continue reading]
Qantas sees sharp increase in passengers
The Qantas Group saw a 9.1 per cent increase in passenger numbers across its operations during July as capacity also rose significantly and international yield rebounded strongly. Across the total Qantas Group, revenue passenger kilometres increased... [Continue reading]
Qantas in 747 landing gear exchange
Qantas has become the launch customer for Boeing’s 747-400ER Landing Gear Overhaul and Exchange Program after recently signing an agreement with Boeing. Under the program, Qantas will have access to landing gear exchanges, repair and replacement services... [Continue reading]
