Australian Aviation

Neville Howell, Rex’s chief operating officer for the last 10 years, will step into the CEO role for an initial two-year term, while deputy chairman John Sharp has been appointed as non-executive chairman. Lim will remain with Rex as a non-executive director and significant shareholder.

Author Cecilia Thornton speaks to the Australian Aviation Podcast about the disaster that claimed her grandfather’s life and spelled the end of the British airship age.

Speaking at the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) AGM in Dubai, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson confirmed the ultra-long-haul flights between the east coast and London and New York – set to be the longest in the world – are on track to launch in roughly two years.

The news of VH-UJK’s departure is a significant blow to the carrier’s hopes of being able to quickly restart operations if it finds a buyer, given the global lack of larger aircraft post-COVID-19.

The announcement was funded by the company’s $115 million capital raise and will support the company’s $500 million sales pipeline.

The twice-weekly return service to Hanoi will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, departing Melbourne at 0730 and touching down in Hanoi at 1440 on the same day.