Etihad Airways has confirmed it will take up its full entitlements in Virgin Australia’s capital raising. As a result, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier will maintain its shareholding in Virgin at 21.83 per cent and keep its seat on the board. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue
Qantas plans to operate more domestic routes with its fleet of Boeing 717s in order to free up 737s for extra overseas flying. Two-class 717s featuring 12 business and 98 economy seats will be deployed on Adelaide-Brisbane, Brisbane-Townsville and Brisbane-Mt Isa routes, as well as a seasonal Melbourne-Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) service during December and January,
China Southern plans to add Adelaide to its Australian network from December. South Australian premier Jay Weatherill said on Tuesday the state government had signed an in-principle agreement for nonstop flights between Adelaide and Guangzhou to begin in December, with the deal expected to be finalised shortly. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
Singapore Airlines (SIA) plans to return Airbus A380 services to Melbourne over the busy summer holiday period. One of SIA’s four daily flights between Melbourne and Singapore will switch to the four-class A380 featuring suites (first), business, premium economy and economy between October 30 and March 25 2017, the airline said in a statement on
Qantas has extended its partnership with Queensland’s peak tourism bodyfor a further three years in an agreement worth $9.78 million. Under the new deal, Qantas and Tourism and Events Queensland, would conduct joint marketing and promotion campaigns to attract more interstate and overseas visitors to the state. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation
Korean carrier Jin Air plans to offer nonstop flights between Seoul (Incheon) and Cairns over a two-month period beginning December 14. The airline announced in late June it would add Australia to its growing network with twice weekly flights from Seoul to Cairns with Boeing 777-200ERs, after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Queensland