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Jetstar expands network and boosts capacity in Southeast Asia
/With the addition of two new aircraft to its fleet, Jetstar Asia has announced an additional 18 weekly services from Singapore to Cambodia, Indonesia and China. From October 27 the schedule will include the addition of two flights per week from Singapore to Bali making it a daily service, the launch of three direct services
Read moreAir New Zealand adjusts regional services
/Air New Zealand is adjusting some regional services to better reflect passenger demand. From February the airline will boost capacity between Auckland and Rotorua by 30 per cent with the introduction of a Q300 on the route. The 50-seat aircraft replaces the 19-seat Beech 1900D on weekday morning services. This content is available exclusively to
Read moreAirbus CEO gets first-hand experience of A350
Airbus CEO Fabrice Brégier has enjoyed his first experience on board the A350 during a routine test flight that lasted nearly three hours over south-western France. “I was particularly impressed by the maturity of the aircraft at such an early stage in its life. The new cockpit layout with the large screens and head-up display
Read moreAHIA events announced
The Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA) has announced two events to be held this and next year. The Pacific 2013 Offshore Helicopters Symposium will be held on October 8 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. International speakers include popular Kimberly Turner, CEO of Aerosafe Risk Management, Paul Fillhart and David Bree from
Read moreJetstar launches Adelaide-Auckland
Jetstar has announced its first international flights out of Adelaide, with the introduction from December 16 of nonstop services to Auckland three times a week. The flights will operate each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday using a single class-configured A320. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue reading the rest
Read moreFirst A400M ready for Turkish air force
The first production Airbus Military A400M airlifter for the Turkish Air Force has been painted and flown for the first time in its new markings. The aircraft is the first of 10 ordered by Turkey and will be delivered in September. The aircraft, MSN9, made its first flight on August 9.
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