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Virgin axes Darwin to Adelaide
The proposed three-times weekly service was set to return on 22 June but has now been suspended “indefinitely” due to low forecasted demand.
Read moreAM for female RAAF trailblazer
/ | 1 Comment on AM for female RAAF trailblazerMarija Jovanovich joins more than 79 ADF personnel to be rewarded for excellence and achievement in areas ranging from strategic leadership and command to operational planning and combat capability.
Read moreATSB identifies cause of fatal Super Puma crash
/A preliminary report by the safety investigator has revealed a fracturing of the pitch change control sleeve likely led the helicopter to yaw – or spin on its vertical axis – before crashing and repeatedly rolling on the ground.
Read moreVirgin challenges Qantas with European sale
/ | 3 Comments on Virgin challenges Qantas with European saleIt marks the first aggressive move to market to European destinations since the airline pulled out of flying to the hub airports of Hong Kong in 2020 and Abu Dhabi in 2017, before entering administration in 2020.
Read moreExclusive: Koala Airlines fends off winding-up application
/ | 3 Comments on Exclusive: Koala Airlines fends off winding-up applicationThe application, which had been filed by apparent creditor Wealth Creation, was on Wednesday dismissed with the consent of both parties, with no orders made as to costs. It comes after Australian Aviation exclusively reported on the application earlier this month.
Read moreFormer Virgin CEO to continue to head Airservices
/Rob Sharp has received praise in the industry for steadying the organisation after it faced criticism it allowed too many air traffic controllers to leave during COVID-19.
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