Boeing says an independent review recommends a revamp of its engineering division and a fresh look at assumptions around flight deck design and operation.
This story by Chris Frame looks some of the people behind the important work undertaken by aeromedical helicopter operator RACQ Lifeflight Rescue.
Virgin Australia is seeking one of the new slots available to Tokyo Haneda airport to launch nonstop flights from Brisbane in partnership with Japan's ANA.
Jetstar group chief executive Gareth Evans says the Qantas-owned low-cost carrier (LCC) lost about $20 million on its regional New Zealand turboprop services in the past year, leaving the airline group little option but to call time on the four-year operation.
Jetstar says it plans to end regional turboprop services in New Zealand at the end of November due to ongoing losses and weak market conditions.
Based on the Air New Zealand annual shareholder meeting, it appears the travelling public's confidence in aircraft and engine manufacturing has been somewhat shaken in light of recent events.