Isabella Richards

Queensland-based Aviation Australia and CQUniversity have joined together to launch the first dual-award aircraft maintenance degree in the nation – and third in the world. The course was developed to address the rapidly growing demand for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers, especially as the industry evolves from the pandemic. This content is available exclusively to Australian

Chief executive Greg Foran said he was “relieved” and “grateful” at the decision, which means the airline will operate seven services from Queenstown to Auckland and Wellington.

The CEO of Melbourne Airport says the vaccine rollout needs to “increase significantly” as its July traffic numbers reported an 85.7 per cent drop compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Virgin Australia has announced the permanent closure of its premium Club lounges in Canberra and Perth, as well as the re-opening of lounges in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane by March 2022.

Rex Airlines has announced an agreement with Flight Centre to expand the carrier’s leisure and corporate travel promotions’ reach throughout Australia and worldwide.

The LAT will remain in Bundaberg for four years as part of the deal between the Palaszczuk government and the Victorian government.