Australian Aviation

In the 1960s a UK aviation magazine wrote of the announcement of the twin-engine short haul DC-9 that when Douglas Aircraft decided to build a new aircraft it sent a clear message to the market that this was the way of the future. And so it has been in the airline business with Singapore Airlines

It has been a tumultuous first year in the top job at the airline formerly known as Virgin Blue for John Borghetti. The former three decade plus Qantas veteran started as CEO and managing director of the now Virgin Australia Group of Airlines in May 2010, bringing with him a clearly defined plan – the

Qantas has announced adjustments to its flying schedule and staff numbers in preparation for expected strike action by the ALAEA next week, as both parties struggle to reach an agreement over pay and working conditions. The airline will consolidate its flying schedule and put widebody 767s on more routes out of Melbourne on Monday for

Auckland Airport has confirmed the appointment of Judy Nicholl to general manager aeronautical operations, a position she has been acting in since April. Nicholl, a former general manager in Auckland Airport’s human resources department, reports directly to chief executive Simon Moutter in her new role. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome

The RAAF’s first KC-30 arrives The RAAF’s first of five Airbus Military KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transports (MRTTs) ordered under Project Air 5402 finally arrived at RAAF Base Amberley on May 30. The aircraft, A39-003, the third to be built and the second to be modified by Qantas Defence Services (QDS) in Brisbane, began its

Korean has ordered a total of 10 A380s, with the airline initially planning to operate the aircraft from its Seoul base to a variety of Asian destinations and eventually, non-stop flights to North America and Europe. The airline has specified a 407- seat, three class layout for its A380s, featuring a duty free showcase area,