The union has accused the UAE-based airport services provider, whose customers include Qantas, Emirates, Etihad and Singapore Airlines, of “refusing decent improvements on rostering, job security and pay”.
The 2024-2043 Cirium Fleet Forecast released by aviation consultancy firm Cirium Ascend Consultancy has predicted 45,900 new deliveries worldwide between 2024 and 2043, valued at $3.3 trillion in total, 45 per cent of which are expected to go to Asia including China and India.
The TWU has reached an in-principle agreement with Ampol that will see pay rise by 28 per cent over the next three years, as well as more permanent full-time roles, higher rates for weekends and night shifts, and a pledge that the company will consult workers before major operational changes.
Adam and Jake discuss the fallout from Qatar's deal to obtain a stake in Virgin Australia, which effectively allows it to overrule Transport Minister Catherine King's decision to stop Qatar's expansion.
Navigating Aviation is launching a first-of-its-kind national survey this week to better understand the industry culture and mental health and wellbeing of workers in the general aviation industry.
The clash between the Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions in Melbourne on Saturday is expected to see more than 254,000 passengers pass through the terminals at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Airports, with Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar all adding more capacity to meet demand.