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 calls for SAF mandate, rolls out $400m sustainability fund
May 30, 2023 0 commentUnveiled as part of the airline’s 2023 Investor Day, the fund will include Qantas’ existing $290 million partnership with Airbus to develop an Australian SAF industry, and will add an extra $110 million for projects such as “high-integrity carbon offsets, offshore SAF investments, and operational efficiency technologies”.
Read moreLifeFlight cuts ribbon on new Roma base in regional Qld
May 30, 2023 0 commentThe base, which cost $3.4 million, will include a hangar large enough to house a Leonardo AW139 helicopter, and will be home to the LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS), which is provided by LifeFlight on behalf of Surat Basin Gas companies.
Read moreCEO of embattled Perth Mint takes Perth Airport role
May 30, 2023 0 commentWaters, who does not have an aviation background, will be tasked with taming a dispute with Qantas over moving terminals as well as overseeing a new runway.
Read moreQantas begins international Wi-Fi rollout
May 30, 2023 0 commentPassengers on Wi-Fi-enabled Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 737 flights to and from Singapore, Denpasar, Jakarta, Manila and Port Moresby will be able to access the service while the jet is flying over Australia and within the coverage area of NBN Co’s Sky Muster satellites.
Read moreQantas to support ‘Yes’ on Voice referendum
May 29, 2023 0 commentSpeaking to reporters on Monday, CEO Alan Joyce said announcements will be made on the details of Qantas’s support, but affirmed that the Flying Kangaroo will throw its considerable weight behind the Voice.
Read moreQantas prepares for end of Boeing 717 era
May 29, 2023 0 commentQantasLink’s 20 717s will gradually be taken out of its fleet in favour of 29 new A220-300s, which have 25 per cent more seats – 137, compared to 110 on the 717 – as well as twice the range and 28 per cent lower fuel burn per seat. The first A220 is expected to arrive later this year.
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