Jake Nelson
Author Jake Nelson is an experienced trade journalist who has previously covered the print and packaging, consumer technology, and retirement living and aged care industries. He joined Momentum Media in early 2023, and currently works across both Australian Aviation and Space Connect.Virgin to replace regional Fokkers with E-Jet E2s
August 13, 2024 1 commentThe airline, which had also been considering the Airbus A220-100, has ordered eight of the second-generation E-Jets, with the first to be delivered from the second half of 2025.
Read moreQuestions swirl around Cairns helicopter crash as probes begin
August 12, 2024 0 commentNautilus Aviation, which owned the helicopter that hit the roof of the DoubleTree hotel on the Cairns Esplanade at around 1:50am, said the flight was “unauthorised” and that it is working with authorities including Queensland Police and the ATSB to investigate the matter.
Read moreAir New Zealand’s new cabin simulator to offer accurate 787 training
August 12, 2024 0 commentThe device, which will see use by more than 2,250 crew members for training and assessment over the next 12 months, includes 52 fully-functioning seats across Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Premier classes.
Read more‘Unauthorised’ helicopter flight crashes into Cairns hotel
August 12, 2024 0 commentHundreds were evacuated from the Double Tree Hotel on the Cairns Esplanade after the Robinson R44 helicopter collided with the roof at around 1:50am, causing a fire. Two people were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation.
Read moreQantas again reroutes Perth–London through Singapore
August 8, 2024 1 commentThis is the second time this year that tensions in the Middle East have forced the Flying Kangaroo to alter its QF9 service, which will operate as QF209 and refuel in Singapore. The return QF10 service will continue to operate nonstop, as winds are more favourable eastbound.
Read moreLifeFlight cuts ribbon on $26m Archerfield maintenance hangar
August 8, 2024 0 commentDubbed the Clive Berghofer Maintenance Centre, the 5,000-square-metre facility is the largest maintenance base in LifeFlight’s network and the largest hangar at Archerfield, replacing the old LifeFlight maintenance centre built in the 1940s.
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