Virgin Australia has appeared to lay the groundwork for its wholly-owned subsidiary Tigerair Australia unit to potentially resume international operations.
Alliance Aviation Services will add nine more aircraft into the fleet in the year ahead amid increased activity in the resources sector more charter flying.
Cathay Pacific has reported a narrowing first half loss as higher fuel prices offset gains made from its transformation program and a pickup in passenger and cargo demand.
Pilot groups have criticised the federal government's labour agreement with Qantas that allows the airline to bring in overseas pilots and instructors to support its training needs.
Reduced demand in Australia’s natural resources has contributed to a first half profit for United Kingdom-based aerospace and defence group Cobham Plc.
Tigerair Australia will shortly add a fourth Boeing 737-800 as part of its fleet transition that is expected to take a few more years to complete, chief executive Merren McArthur says.