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.WA Police unveils first of 2 new Airbus 5-blade choppers
July 27, 2023 0 commentRegistered VH-VQX, the aircraft – the first of two on order from Airbus, with the second to arrive by the end of the year – makes WA Police the first law enforcement jurisdiction in the Southern Hemisphere to operate the H145.
Read moreAirport firefighting proposals putting safety at risk, union says
July 26, 2023 0 commentThe United Firefighters Union said the “zombie” reforms, which arose from a CASA review under the former Coalition government, would see fewer aviation firefighters protecting air travellers and add delays to response times.
Read moreAviation can end duopoly, says ex-productivity chief
July 26, 2023 0 commentPeter Harris, who chaired the Productivity Commission from 2012 to 2018, said it was the “height of absurdity” to think that the domestic market can only sustain two airlines as calls continue to mount for an overhaul of the controversial take-off slot system.
Read moreQantas Frequent Flyer customers warned of fake texts scam
July 26, 2023 0 commentScamwatch has received 209 reports in the past four months about text message scams targeting loyalty program members, including Qantas, Coles, and Telstra consumers.
Read more‘Maybe plane’s coming, maybe it doesn’t’: Shorten slams airlines
July 26, 2023 0 commentSpeaking on Today this week, Mr Shorten, now the Federal Minister for Government Services, seemed to agree with host Karl Stefanovic’s description of Australia’s airports as a “basket case” beset by “last minute cancellations [and] delays that stretch into the hours and days”.
Read moreTurkish Airlines yet to apply for Australian flights, says Minister
July 25, 2023 0 commentThe Turkish flag carrier is hoping to fly daily to Sydney and Melbourne, totalling 14 flights per week, as reported in The Australian Financial Review, but needs federal government approval as well as “fifth freedoms” that would allow it to fly from Melbourne and Sydney to Singapore.
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