Air Vanuatu says an independent report of the runway conditions at Bauerfield Airport has determined it is safe to operate jet flights into and out of Port Vila. The airline says it is “satisfied the condition of the runway is safe to continue jet operations” based on the independent assessment from Australian-based ACG. This content is
Adelaide maintained its position as the Australian airport with the highest percentage of on-time arrivals and departures in 2015, while Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne all improved their performance compared with the previous year, figures from flight data and aviation consultancy OAG show. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member
While Air Vanuatu plans to maintain jet services at Port Vila Airport, the airline’s pilots will have the “final say” on whether the flights will operate. The Vanuatu flag carrier has kept its Boeing 737-800 flights operating subject to ongoing inspections of the airfield. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To
Virgin Australia has suspended services between Brisbane and Port Vila due to the condition of the runway at Bauerfield International Airport. The Australian carrier joins Air New Zealand in deciding to cease flying to Vanuatu over concerns about the runway. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue
Air New Zealand plans to begin evening operations into and out of Queenstown from July 1 2016. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in on this device. If you
Regional Express (Rex), Qantas and Virgin Australia were among the most punctual domestic airlines in December, government statistics show. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member To continue reading the rest of this article, please login. Username or Email Password Forgot password? Keep me signed in on this device.