Robert Nutbrown
AuthorJoyce calls for level playing field
December 10, 2013 5 commentQantas chief executive Alan Joyce has called for the airline to be given “a fair go”. Writing in The Australian Joyce stated that Qantas is not seeking a government bailout, declaring that “Qantas is not Holden”, and said the challenges the airline faces stem from the absence of free market conditions. This content is available exclusively
Read moreBoeing 777X begins wind-tunnel testing
December 10, 2013 0 commentThe Boeing 777X has begun low-speed wind-tunnel testing at QinetiQ’s test facility in Farnborough, UK. “This is the first major development milestone…since we launched the program last month,” said Terry Beezhold, vice-president and chief project engineer for the 777X program. “Wind-tunnel testing will validate our performance models and generate a vast amount of data that
Read moreAir New Zealand extends Sunshine Coast services for 2014
December 9, 2013 0 commentAir New Zealand has announced that it plans to operate a service to Australia’s Sunshine Coast for a third consecutive season next year. The airline will operate two return flights a week between June 27 and October 26, and three flights weekly during designated peak periods of the 2014 season. This content is available exclusively
Read moreJetstar expands in Adelaide, contracts in Darwin
December 9, 2013 4 commentJetstar has announced plans to increase its focus on South Australia and reorganise its operations in the Northern Territory. The airline intends to base four Airbus A320 aircraft in Adelaide from the end of March, and will establish a new cabin crew and pilot base in the city. This content is available exclusively to Australian
Read moreRAAF’s Air Lift Group marks change of command
December 9, 2013 0 commentThe Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) Air Lift Group has marked a change of command with a parade at RAAF Base Richmond. Air Commodore Warren McDonald assumed command of the group on December 6, having most recently served as Director General Capability Planning in Air Force Headquarters in Canberra. This content is available exclusively to
Read moreHawaiian expands Brisbane schedule
December 9, 2013 0 commentHawaiian Airlines has announced that it will be adding a fourth flight to its weekly service schedule between Honolulu and Brisbane from March 31. “We recently celebrated one year as the only US carrier to offer non-stop service to Brisbane and the response we’ve received since then has exceeded our expectations,” said Peter Ingram, Hawaiian
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