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Cobham’s E190 arrives in Australia
November 11, 2014 1 commentCharter and fly-in/fly-out operator Cobham Aviation Services’ first Embraer E190 jet has arrived in Adelaide. The aircraft arrived at Cobham Aviation Services’ Adelaide base about 2200 on Sunday, with the aircraft acquired to operate between Perth and Barrow Island. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article,
Read moreSIA, Tourism Australia extend partnership
November 11, 2014 0 commentSingapore Airlines (SIA) and Tourism Australia have extended their two decades long commercial partnership with a new three-year deal worth A$12 million. Under the new strategic marketing agreement, SIA will promote Australia through marketing campaigns and other activities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, the UK, Germany and China. This content is available exclusively to Australian
Read moreSkytrans says half its 200-strong workforce may be cut
November 10, 2014 2 commentSkytrans chief executive Simon Wild says the regional carrier is likely to shed about half of its 200-strong workforce once it hands over Queensland government regulated routes to Regional Express (Rex) in the new year. The airline has earmarked 101 jobs that will have to go once its three contracts with the Queensland government conclude
Read moreName debate begins on proposed Badgerys Creek airport
November 10, 2014 6 commentWhile construction is yet to begin on the proposed western Sydney airport located at Badgerys Creek, debate has already started on what to call the new facility. Prime Minister Tony Abbott kicked things off at the inaugural Bradfield Oration on November 5, when he advocated the airport should be named after the NSW engineer John Bradfield,
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Ansett founder enters Australian Aviation Hall of Fame
November 10, 2014 0 commentSix leading figures in Australian aviation, including Sir Reginald Ansett, were formally inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame (AAHOF) on Saturday. A qualified pilot, Sir Reginald began Ansett Airways in 1936 with a six-seat Fokker Universal flying between Hamilton and Melbourne. From those beginnings, the airline grew to over 100 aircraft and served more than
Read moreJetgo delays Sydney-Roma launch
November 10, 2014 0 commentRegional carrier Jetgo has cited delays to establishing its systems at Sydney Airport for postponing the start of scheduled passenger services to December 1. Jetgo had been due to commence daily flights between Sydney and Roma on November 10, using 36-seat Embraer ERJ 135 aircraft. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
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