Cobham’s E190 arrives in Australia

November 11, 2014 1 comment

Charter 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,

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SIA, Tourism Australia extend partnership

November 11, 2014 0 comment

Singapore 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

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A Skytrans Dash 8 Q300 at Sydney Airport in August 2013. (Rob Finlayson)

Skytrans says half its 200-strong workforce may be cut

November 10, 2014 2 comment

Skytrans 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

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Name debate begins on proposed Badgerys Creek airport

November 10, 2014 6 comment

While 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 comment

Six 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

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A Jetgo ERJ 135. (Dave Parer)

Jetgo delays Sydney-Roma launch

November 10, 2014 0 comment

Regional 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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