Australian Aviation

The announcement was widely expected after the federal government formally dropped its rule earlier this month.

The three-level project will double the building’s capacity and offer “spectacular” views of both the surrounding area as well the northern NSW hinterland.

A QantasLink Boeing 717 has found itself stuck in the mud at Rockhampton Airport after its crew “inadvertently” rolled into the soft soil during taxi.

The iconic stealth aircraft, from the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), are visiting as part of an initiative to improve interoperability between the US Air Force and the RAAF.

Greenbird was established earlier this year by Aviation Projects director — and former Australian Aviation editor — Keith Tonkin alongside AVISTRA managing director Sara Hales.

The route joins a growing list of those at the heart of a fiery dispute between Rex and rival Qantas, with Melbourne-Devonport notably being only serviced by Qantas prior to Rex’s announcement.