Australian Aviation

Jetstar has signed an interline agreement with Cathay Pacific and Dragonair. “These agreements enable Cathay Pacific and Dragonair customers to access and book a Jetstar domestic or international sector as part of a single seamless reservation,” Jetstar chief commercial officer David Koczkar said. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has approved Darwin Airport’s 2010 masterplan. The plan features a major redevelopment of the passenger terminal by 2013 and  the progressive upgrade of taxiways and GA facilities. It also proposes the construction of a new access road linking McMillans Road and Osgood Drive. This content is available exclusively

Chile based LAN Airlines has signed a firm order for 50 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, including A321s, confirming an order announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the Farnborough Airshow in July. Aircraft to be delivered under the order from 2013 will be fitted with the new ‘sharklet’ winglets.

The Israeli government has announced its intention to acquire 19 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, with an option for another 75 certain to be exercised in due course. This is an air warfare statement of the first order. When the Israeli Air Force acts, professional airmen pay attention. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation

Virgin Blue chief financial officer (CFO) Keith Neate has resigned with effect from March 31 next year. “The aviation industry is relentless and whilst I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the role I am ready to give some time back to my family before pursuing other opportunities. I believe the Group is tremendously well

The first Eurocopter Tiger HAD for the French army made its first flight at Eurocopter’s Marignane facility near Marseille on December 17. The aircraft, the first of 40 of the advanced HAD models France has on order, will add more powerful MTR390 engines and the ability to employ Hellfire anti-armour missiles. France is currently taking