Australian Aviation

The Boeing Company has recorded third quarter net income of US$837m (A$853m), which it says reflects strong performance across its core businesses. The strong profit compared favourably to the net loss of US$1.56bn (A$1.59bn) it experienced during the same period last year. Revenue over the quarter was up two per cent to US$16.9bn (A$17.2bn), while

Airnorth has chosen StandardAero to overhaul the Hamilton Sundstrand APS2300 auxiliary power units used on its Embraer E-170 fleet. “StandardAero is pleased to be the provider of choice for Airnorth,” said Ian Smart, senior vice president, airlines & fleets, StandardAero. “Establishing a maintenance contract helps position us for long term growth in the region and

…service to Sydney after reaching agreement with the Cobar Shire Council and local mining companies – an example of regional communities trying to re-establish their air services. (Paul Sadler) The change in the political landscape is a golden opportunity for regional communities and regional aviation to finally attract some heavyweight attention. This content is available

Qantas has announced that it will commence using the Next Generation Check-in system at its domestic terminal at Sydney Airport from November 10 following its successful trial at its terminal in Perth. The Next Generation Check-in will allow passengers at Sydney’s Terminal 3 holding specialised radio frequency ID (RFID) cards to check in by touching

Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown has announced that it will not impose aeronautical charges on some aircraft operating during weekends between November and the end of January, while it is also offering a 50 per cent discount on aircraft parking. Under its ‘fly free weekends’ plan, SMA will not levy aeronautical charges on fixed wing aircraft

Qantas has lodged an application with the ISAC requesting an extension to the codeshare arrangements between JAL and Jetstar for a further two years from December 31, albeit with changes. Specifically, it requests that the IASC remove the authorisation of JAL to codeshare on the Sydney-Gold Coast leg of Jetstar’s Sydney-Gold Coast-Osaka services, while it