Category: Qantas

Qantas says there is no risk to its flights to London flying through Iraqi airspace. The airline’s services between Dubai and London currently fly over Iraq, as do a number of other airlines’ flights between Asia and Europe. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the

Qantas has been awarded TRUEngine status by engine OEM General Electric for its 66 GE CF6-80Es which power its fleet of Airbus A330-200 and -300s. The status recognises the airline’s maintenance standards of the engines in service. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest

Qantas has extended its OnPoint support arrangement with GE Aviation for an additional seven years for its fleet of CF6-80E1 engines that power the airline’s Airbus A330-200 and A330-300s. The agreement is valued at US$340 million, and means GE will continue to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the airline’s 65 CF6-80E1 engines through

Qantas will cut 167 jobs from its Engineering division as part of the group’s ongoing efforts to turn around its flagging fortunes. The job losses are part of some 5,000 jobs cuts the airline is implementing, and will come from Sydney and Melbourne and reportedly include front line engineers and back office support staff. Media