Australian Aviation

Jetstar Pacific hits difficulties with Vietnamese authorities The smiles apparent at the launch of Jetstar Pacific in 2008 appear to have faded as the relationship between Qantas and the Vietnamese government appears to be turning from bad to worse. The most dramatic turn in the now strained relationship emerged in late December when it was

QantasLink has announced that it will add additional frequencies on its services from Brisbane to Mackay and Rockhampton, while Jetstar will also make changes to its services on the same routes, including withdrawing from Rockhampton. From April 6, QantasLink will operate an additional eight services per week between Mackay and Brisbane, taking the total number

The North African country of Tunisia has ordered two Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules for delivery from 2013. Tunisia already operates a small fleet of C-130B and C-130H Hercules it acquired in the 1980s, and will become the 12th customer for the C-130J. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome a MemberTo continue

The Victorian opposition coalition has attacked the Brumby government for failing to ensure the viability of a number of regional airports around the state. Citing the Engineers Australia 2010 Infrstructure Report Card for Victoria, Shadow Aviation Industry Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips said that the Labor government had not supported the network of more than 80 public

Qantas has denied accusations made by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) that it discriminated against 14 casual female employees at Sydney Airport by not offering them permanent positions. The ACTU alleges that Qantas discriminated against the staff, who were employed to clean and restock aircraft after fights, by denying them the opportunity to

The International Air Services Commission (IASC) has approved an application by Virgin Blue which would allow it to transfer 360 seats of capacity from V Australia to Pacific Blue on the Fiji route. The approval clears the way for Pacific Blue to operate one weekly 737 service on the Sydney-Nadi route in place of a