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The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) national convention will feature a series of technical workshops covering three key areas. The three technical workshops will look at the issues of the day of Air Operator’s Certificate holders, those in maintenance and engineering, as well as a session on training and education. This content is available

Air New Zealand plans to add three extra flights a week between Auckland and Los Angeles from April to October 2015. The new flights, to operate on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, are on top of existing double-daily services between Auckland and Los Angeles. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To

Qantas has forged a new codeshare agreement with Canadian carrier WestJet for flights from Honolulu and Los Angeles as well as services within Canada. Starting from October 15, Qantas will place its QF code on WestJet-operated services from Los Angeles to Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, as well as from Honolulu to Vancouver. These WestJet flights will

The profitability of the world’s airlines improved in the second quarter of 2014, led by the strong financial performance of North American carriers, a report says. However, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Airlines Financial Monitor report found airlines in the Asia-Pacific region were hit by currency changes and a slumping cargo market. This content

Training school Aviation Australia expects to have up to 2,500 students go through its new facility in Saudi Arabia. The company has set up Aviation Australia Riyadh College of Excellence (AARCOE) at King Khalid International Airport in partnership with the locally-based Shamal Investments. The facility includes a hangar and aircraft maintenance training environment, Aviation Australia said

The Philippines’ largest carrier Cebu Pacific says it is looking to work with local budget airline Tigerair Australia as it begins service to Sydney. Cebu Pacific’s inaugural flight to Sydney 5J 7295 touched down Kingsford-Smith at 1056 local time on Tuesday and was greeted with a water cannon salute. This content is available exclusively to