Australian Aviation

The service, which complements Air India’s existing daily Melbourne–Delhi route, will initially operate three times per week using 787-8 Dreamliners starting 15 December with the potential to add capacity based on demand.

The first JQ9 service took off from Brisbane on Tuesday aboard the 787-8 Dreamliner VH-VKG, returning as JQ10. Jetstar will initially operate five return services per week, ramping up to a daily service from December. It is the first of three new Asian routes from Brisbane to be announced over the coming months.

The Australian Federation of Air Pilots has now promised not to take any further industrial action until after next week, following mediation yesterday.

It follows a deal between the regional airport and Virgin Australia for a training school collapsing in March 2020 in the days before COVID-19.

The newly completed fuel facility is designed to enhance operational capabilities and support for training exercises to enable enhanced air cooperation between the countries.

In its first detailed response to the allegations, the Flying Kangaroo said it was “impossible” for any airline to guarantee a service will operate at its scheduled time.