Virgin Australia this weekend launched a new ad campaign featuring a group of its own employees, the salt plains of WA, and lots of digital FX. The 60-second television commercial, featuring Megan Washington singing “S’Wonderful,” is described by the airline as a reflection of its “modern, stylish vibrancy”. This content is available exclusively to Australian
Virgin Australia will increase flights between Brisbane and Emerald, Newcastle and Rockhampton, citing strong demand from the corporate and resource sectors. Weekday Brisbane-Emerald flights will increase from three to four per day, while a third service will be added on Sundays and a Saturday service will be introduced for the first time. Brisbane-Rockhampton flights will
Two key executives are departing Air New Zealand as the airline reshapes its management team ahead of the departure of CEO Rob Fyfe at the end of the year. Head of people and technical operations chief Vanessa Stoddart is leaving after 10 years with the airline, while Glen Sowry, general manager – operations is also
The opportunities and challenges of fly-in fly-out operations will be the subject of a special panel discussion during the Regional Aviation Association of Australia’s 2012 convention next month. The panel, including senior executives from Alliance, Skywest, Skytrans, Sharp Airlines and Casair, will present an overview of operations, compliance, governance and the resources sector. This content
Virgin Australia is seeking permission to extend code share flights with Singapore Airlines to selected New Zealand services. The airline filed its request with the International Air Services Commission alongside a similar request to extend code sharing services with Delta Airlines on flights to Indonesia. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login
Western China’s Sichuan Airlines has joined the parade of Chinese carriers to Australia, launching three times weekly services from Chengdu to Melbourne. Sichuan, which launched international services in June 2012, will also establish an office in Melbourne. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest