Australian Aviation

In a submission to the International Air Services Commission (IASC), Simon Westaway, CEO of the Australian Airports Association (AAA), said the proposed 28 weekly flights to Doha “present a compelling opportunity to enhance Australia’s international aviation network”.

The new services, SQ265/266, will operate on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from Brisbane to Singapore using A350-900 medium-haul aircraft, leaving Singapore early in the morning and returning in the evening.

The $8 million facility, backed by Victorian government investment, will operate 24/7 and be able to handle 100,000 tonnes of freight per year, compared to the 10,000 tonnes of freight processed at Avalon’s existing facilities in the 2023 financial year.

Dylan Macnish was fired after facing a litany of allegations from his employer, with the key accusation being that Macnish broke Virgin’s “eight-hour rule”, set out in the airline’s A4 Manual, which states that cabin crew should abstain from alcohol for a minimum of eight hours before commencing duty.

Wealth Creation has lodged the application against Koala, which gained some press last year as a potential new competitor in domestic aviation following the collapse of Bonza. A hearing in the Supreme Court of Victoria is scheduled for 22 January.

Adam and Jake discuss whether Australia’s aviation firefighting fleet is up to scratch as California battles devastating wildfires.