ATR says the boom in online shopping could help spur demand for its aircraft in Australia as part of a mixed business model where cargo shipments supports passenger services on regional routes.
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines is calling on governments to support initiatives that encourage greater diversity and gender equality in aviation.
Virgin Australia says it expects to grow underlying profit before tax in excess of 20 per cent for first half of 2018/19.
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) boss Andrew Herdman says rising oil prices are expected to hit airline profitability in the year ahead.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says corroded turbine blades caused by chemical residue that was not removed after cleaning led to an engine failure on a Qantas Airbus A380 flying from Los Angeles to Melbourne.
Virgin Australia has shored up its premium passenger lounge offering for passengers travelling on its international services.