Category: Airlines

Air China to start direct Melbourne-Beijing service as Australia opens up more capacity for Chinese carriers
Airlines

Air China will offer the only direct flight between Melbourne and Beijing when it starts Airbus A330-200 service on the route from June 1 as the Australian government opens up more capacity for Chinese carriers to Australia. The Chinese flag carrier has opened reservations for the new flights, which will operate four times a week,

Etihad boosts Virgin Australia shareholding
Airlines

Etihad Airways has lifted its stake in Virgin Australia to 24.2 per cent after buying a fresh parcel of shares in the airline for the second time in two months. The Abu Dhabi-headquartered carrier forked out $22.2 million to purchase 45.8 million ordinary shares at 48.4 cents per share in an off-market trade, according to

Authorities begin hearing Jetstar Hong Kong application
Airlines

Hong Kong’s Air Transport Licensing Authority has commenced a hearing into whether Jetstar Hong Kong will be given a licence to fly. The public inquiry was due to start at 0930 Hong Kong time on Friday morning, a statement on the Hong Kong Transport and Housing Bureau website said. This content is available exclusively to

Melbourne Airport hit by fuel shortage
Airlines

Fuel providers at Melbourne Airport are attempting to bring in extra supplies in a bid to maintain normal operations there after a delayed shipment of jet fuel raised the prospect of fuel rationing at Australia’s second busiest airport. The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) says fuel may have to be rationed at Tullamarine after the National

Virgin Australia reduces ticket prices for US flight in response to lower fuel costs
Airlines

Virgin Australia says it will lower ticket prices for travel from Australia to the United States in response to the lower cost of fuel. Economy and premium economy fares are being cut by A$40, while business class fares are dropping by A$50, Virgin said on Thursday. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.

Australian government starts planning for MH370 recovery operations
Airlines

While the Boeing 777-200ER that operated Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in March 2014 is yet to be found, the Australian government is pressing ahead with preparations for the recovery for the missing jet. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional development says the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is calling for expressions of

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