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RAAF Korea veterans recognised with US Air Medals
Eleven RAAF veterans have been awarded the United States Air Medal in recognition of their efforts in supporting the US Fifth Air Force during the Korean War. The veterans, all former pilots with 77SQN, were presented the medals by United States Ambassador, Jeffrey Bleich, during a ceremony in Canberra yesterday. This content is available exclusively
Read moreAir NZ’s ‘CEO for the Day’ returns
/Air New Zealand is set to give 10 promising high school students a taste of corporate life with its annual ‘CEO for the Day’ program. First run in 2010, ‘CEO for the Day’ allows 10 students the chance to participate in a range of activities for one day alongside CEO Rob Fyfe, including a tour
Read moreTrans-Tasman services back on track after ash cloud delays
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia subsidiary Pacific Blue have all restarted trans-Tasman services from today, following the chaotic disruption of the ash cloud from Chile’s Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano, with Jetstar also resuming its domestic New Zealand services. Some Qantas international flights continue to be affected, with QF63 from Sydney to Johannesburg operating via Perth, QF17
Read moreSikorsky phases out S-76C++ production for S-76D
/Sikorsky has announced the end of production of its S-76C++ helicopter as it prepares to begin delivering of the new S-76D. Aircraft number 822 will be the last S-76C++ to be built, with deliveries of the S-76D expected to start in 2012. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue
Read moreHawaiian sticks with Air NZ for 767 heavy maintenance
/Hawaiian Airlines has renewed its Boeing 767 heavy maintenance contract with Air New Zealand for a further five years, continuing a long standing partnership between both airlines. The renewed contract will continue to see Hawaiian’s 18 strong 767 fleet rotate through Air New Zealand’s Auckland heavy maintenance facility, with one aircraft already occupying the heavy
Read moreWhat’s in a brand? Ruminations on Virgin Australia and Qantas
/ | 18 Comments on What’s in a brand? Ruminations on Virgin Australia and QantasMy family and I flew on Qantas from Sydney to LA and back in May for a short holiday. Remarkably, both flights left on time, they weren’t cancelled due to the discovery of rats on the aircraft, we didn’t divert into Noumea on the way home, all our bags came out at both ends unscathed,
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