Jake Nelson

In the wake of yet another 737 MAX fiasco, Jake Nelson examines how the company might pull out of its tailspin.

Mark Young, who was Adelaide Airport’s CFO from 2001–2011 and managing director from 2011–2021, has also held positions at the SA Tourism Commission, the Australian Airports Association and the Airports Council International, and will take up a role as a non-executive director at Newcastle.

Professor Brett Molesworth from UNSW School of Aviation said the dual degree will benefit both universities.

Speaking to Australian Aviation for an upcoming podcast, Jordan praised Melbourne’s two airports and the under-construction Western Sydney International Airport, saying the low-cost carrier would be inclined to serve both WSI and Sydney Kingsford Smith if given the opportunity.

Australian Federation of Air Pilots members at Network, which operates Qantas FIFO and scheduled QantasLink services in WA, have begun six rolling 24-hour work stoppages from Wednesday to Monday, adding a further three days to already-planned industrial action.

December 2023 saw 6 million domestic seats across all major airlines, about 95 per cent of 2019 levels. Around 4.8 million people flew domestically in December 2023, 94 per cent of December 2019 figures, and rates generally stayed at about 90 to 95 per cent of pre-pandemic figures throughout 2023.