Category: Airlines

Air New Zealand has doubled its profit for the first half of the financial year, but is expecting a weaker second half due to the effects of currency hedges. The airline recorded a net profit of NZ$56m (A$43.5m), compared to NZ$24m (A$18.6m) for the previous corresponding period. Revenues declined over the six months by 15

Qantas has announced that it will install tri-generation powerplants at three of its Sydney facilities as part of an ongoing program to reduce its carbon footprint. Two powerplants will be installed by GridX at the company’s Sydney Jet Base, which will provide power and also use residual heat for heating and cooling purposes, achieving efficiencies

Lufthansa Cargo and Austrian Airlines have entered into an agreement to increase the cooperation between the two companies, which will see Lufthansa Cargo become the leading global brand. Under the agreement, which takes effect from July 1, the two companies have agreed to “optimise” traffic flows and freight handling arrangements through their hubs in Frankfurt,

Jetstar A320 VH-VGZ has been unveiled featuring a special livery developed in partnership with surf wear brand Quicksilver to mark this weekend’s 2010 Quicksilver Pro on the Gold Coast. The Quicksilver decal applied to VH-VGZ features Australian surfer Julian Wilson wearing his signature board shorts designed by his mother Nola. This content is available exclusively