Jake Nelson

The Australian Federation of Air Pilots, which last week announced work stoppages would continue for six days, voted for an extra day of industrial action to start a minute past midnight on Thursday 22 February. More than 90 per cent of Network pilots are members of AFAP.

The famous Southern Cross replica has returned to the air after being lovingly restored by HARS two decades after its crash at Parafield Airport. Jake Nelson was there to see its first public flight.

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.