Air New Zealand has increased its stake in Virgin Australia, taking it up to the maximum amount allowable by the Foreign Investment Review Board of 25.99 per cent. The minor increase from 24.46 per cent maintains Air NZ’s position as Virgin’s biggest shareholder, ahead of Singapore Airlines’ 22.4 per cent, Etihad at 21.4 per cent,
Air New Zealand has launched a program designed to attract more international conferences to New Zealand. The airline says its new conference support program aims to grow the number of conference bids won for New Zealand by working in partnership with conference organisers. Air New Zealand says it will support travel to New Zealand for
Qantas and oneworld partners Cathay Pacific and British Airways have officially opened their new Business Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport. A joint release says the lounge is designed to reflect “Californian culture combined with signature elements from each airline, featuring a communal fireplace to relax and socialise around and a central glass atrium providing
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has announced plans to operate services between Manila and Sydney from September. The airline says it will commence services on September 9 using new Airbus A330-300 equipment configured in a very high-density, nine-abreast, all-economy, 436-seat layout. Flights will initially operate four-times-a-week. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
China Eastern Airlines has announced its intention to buy 80 Boeing 737s in an unspecified mix of current NG and re-engined MAX models. Boeing says the order is valued at US$8bn (A$bn) at list prices. “We look forward to making history with China Eastern as they are poised to make the largest purchase for single-aisle
Cathay Pacific has announced the appointment of Nelson Chin to the position of General Manager, Southwest Pacific to replace Dominic Perret from mid-July. Chin comes to the role after previous positions as Manager East Indonesia, Cargo Sales Manager Hong Kong, Manager Airline Planning, and Country Manager UAE and Oman. This content is available exclusively to