The Australian Airline Pilot Academy (AAPA) has announced that it has received approval from the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) as an approved flight training organisation to conduct integrated airline transport pilot licence (ATPL) training for UAE-based airlines. The AAPA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Regional Express (Rex) and is located
Rex subsidiary Air Link has been granted interim approval to service Cobar and Mudgee from Sydney until March 21, but has decided not to operate those services because of what it says has been a “much-delayed approval” process. Rex says it is still assessing whether the route is viable, and claimed Transport NSW’s drawn out
As expected, General Peter Cosgrove has stepped down from his position as a Non-Executive Director of the Qantas Board as he prepares to take up his position of Governor-General of Australia. “We congratulate Peter on his appointment as Australia’s next Governor-General,” Qantas Chairman Leigh Clifford said in a statement. “Australia is indeed fortunate to have a
Singapore Airlines has announced that Tan Tiow Kor has been appointed as the airline’s new regional vice president for the Southwest Pacific. Tan will assume the role on February 17, replacing Subhas Menon who has been appointed as regional vice president Europe, based in London. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
Virgin Australia has marked the 10th anniversary of its first international flight, DJ007 between Christchurch and Brisbane on January 29 2004, by announcing eight new codeshare agreements. The new codeshares are with Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines on services to Seattle, Boston, Zurich, Minsk, Medina, Rome, Athens and Brunei. This content is available
Etihad Airways has announced it will be holding a recruitment drive for aspiring cabin crew in Australia next month. The airline says it is seeking “talented hospitality professionals” to apply for positions such as cabin crew, food and beverage managers, and qualified in-flight chefs. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become