Australian Aviation

Singapore Airlines has announced it will upgrade its long haul cabin products on its current fleet of 777-300ERs to mirror those introduced on eight new-build aircraft from last September. The US$325m (A$347m) upgrade program will see new economy, business and first class seating and cabins fitted to 19 existing 777-300ERs from early 2015, with all

New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport has opened an interim new mini corporate jet terminal. Developed by Air Center One and Capital Jet Services, the mini terminal is located adjacent to the airport’s international reclaim area, and will provide a premium service for corporate jet passengers arriving and departing Queenstown. This content is available exclusively to Australian

Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia have announced they will expand their marketing partnership to target additional inbound tourism to Australia. Under the new arrangement, the two parties will increase their annual partnership for the 2014/15 financial year to $8 million, twice the amount agreed upon 12 months ago. The new agreement takes the total value

McCauley Propeller Systems has announced that the US FAA has certified the company’s Blackmac Carbon Series constant-speed composite propeller. The company says the propeller’s advanced composite materials and patented high-strength, low-weight continuous carbon loop blade retention system significantly reduces propeller assembly weight and improves product life. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.

Amid the savage cost-cutting and planned job losses at Qantas the much-touted operations of its portfolio of budget offshoots in Asia are proving to be a persistent problem and a disappointment to their investors. None of them are getting anything back for their money and there are signs things could deteriorate further. When Jetstar group

Jayne Hrdlick is leading the Jetstar Group into its second decade at a time of both challenge and opportunity During a 50-minute interview, one word stands out more than any other – “opportunity”. Jetstar may have posted its first loss since its start-up phase, but CEO Jayne Hrdlicka is upbeat about the prospects for the