Category: Airlines

Terri O’Toole argued there wasn’t even a single part of the footage filmed on an aircraft, meaning those on board wouldn’t be familiar with the correct procedures in the event of a major incident.

Andrew McGinnes, the Flying Kangaroo’s group executive of corporate affairs, will depart the company in June to “pursue other opportunities” after 13 years with Qantas and Jetstar. He has served in several corporate affairs and communications roles at Qantas Group since 2011.

Avia is a major player in the international ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) market, and currently holds 11 air operator certificates in different countries. Its purchase of Skytrans is expected to complete in March, subject to “fulfillment of specific transaction conditions”.

Both Virgin and Qantas have applied to the International Air Services Commission for more capacity to Denpasar, with Virgin’s promise to use Australia-based crews winning the support of the influential union over Jetstar’s pitch for lower average airfares to the popular holiday destination.