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.Qantas to face the music over standing down of safety rep
February 27, 2024 0 commentJudge David Russell in November found the major airline guilty of unlawfully standing Theo Seremetidis down over a direction he made to staff to cease cleaning planes that had landed from COVID-19 “hotspots”. Qantas now faces up to $1 million in penalties.
Read moreNetwork Aviation strikes to resume from Wednesday
February 27, 2024 0 commentThe Australian Federation of Air Pilots, which suspended planned strikes over the weekend due to the risk from ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln, are planning three rolling one-day work stoppages for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday now that the threat has passed.
Read moreMelbourne Airport parking spaces close as Naarm Way stage 2 begins
February 26, 2024 0 commentThe new stage, slated to open in 2026, will directly connect Tullamarine Freeway to dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas at the carpark for Terminals 1, 2 and 3, which the airport says will enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion.
Read moreFormer Army training chief to head Aviation Australia
February 26, 2024 0 commentGlenn Ryan AM, former director general of the Australian Army’s Executive Training Authority, has also served as chief of staff and chief operations officer at Forces Command, as well as chief instructor at 1st Recruit Training Battalion. He will replace outgoing CEO Bill Horrock.
Read moreNational Jet Express begins FIFO flights to Gladstone
February 26, 2024 0 commentUsing De Havilland Dash 8-400NG (“Next Generation”) aircraft, the flights, supporting NJE client Air Charter Service, will serve a growing mining, resources and industrial centre in Gladstone. Gladstone Airport will be NJE’s seventh destination in Queensland.
Read moreDelta gives Brisbane its third connection to Los Angeles
February 26, 2024 0 commentStarting 4 December, Delta will launch three weekly flights between Brisbane and LAX using 306-seater A350-900s. This will give Brisbane services from four major North American carriers – Delta, United, American, and Air Canada – and boost its US capacity to 144 per cent of pre-pandemic levels.
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