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Building on its impressive return to the international stage through its Quantum Leap transformation strategy, Garuda Indonesia has been named winner in the ‘Best in Region: Asia and Australasia’ category at the Passenger Choice Awards 2013. Garuda Indonesia ranked ahead of other leading airlines such as Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and Pakistan Airlines which were also finalists in

Qantas will progressively extend its Select on Q-Eat to Premium Economy passengers travelling on selected international flights from September 16 and will add more destinations to the Business Class Select on Q-Eat service. Select on Q-Eat allows customers to pre-order their meal prior to flying. The service, offering an additional dish available as an online

Strengthening its ties with Western Australia, Qantas has signed a $7.65 million agreement with the WA government to market and promote the state internationally and domestically. Targeting the United Kingdom, United States, Singapore and Australia, the three-year deal represents one of the biggest partnerships between and airline and WA tourism authorities. This content is available

BAE Systems has teamed with Beechcraft and CAE to bid for the ADF’s new pilot training system program, in what will likely be the first of many teaming announcements for the AIR 5428 tender. The arrangement will see BAE Systems’ training, systems integration and sustainment capabilities paired with CAE’s simulation, training and support services and

Qatar Airways will formally join the oneworld alliance from the end of October, as the airline prepares to become the 11th operator of the A380. From its first flights on October 30, Qatar will offer oneworld’s full range of services and benefits. The roughly 3 million members of Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club will benefit from

CASA and the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) have formed closer working relationships following the appointment by CASA of a liaison officer to work with association on its review of proposed new regulations and standards. Dale South, project manager in the regulator’s Rotary Wing Regulations section, has been appointed as the liaison officer between CASA