Category: Virgin Australia

A three-year study into the viability of aviation biofuels has been released by The University of Queensland, James Cook University, Boeing, Virgin Australia, Mackay Sugar and IOR Energy. Researchers at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology looked at the engineering and associated financial viability of biofuel production. The work involved detailed techno-economic modelling of

Virgin Australia has created the new position of chief commercial officer, promoting group executive of sales Judith Crompton to the position. Crompton joined Virgin Australia in 2012 from Etihad Airways where she was head of global corporate sales. As well as sales and  revenue management her new role sees her have responsibility for alliances and network.

Virgin Australia, Brisbane Airport and SkyNRG have announced plans for a feasibility study into establishing a “bioport” at Brisbane Airport, with the aim of allowing aircraft to be fuelled with sustainable biofuels. A memorandum of understanding will see the three parties undertake a feasibility study, expected to take 12 months, which “will involve researching the

The operators of Darwin Airport will invest up to $75 million to upgrade its terminal facilities, a move welcomed by the major airlines as domestic and international competition hots up. The project will see three new aircraft parking bays, some 11,000 square metres of additional floor space and investment by the major airlines in new