Australian Aviation

In a previously unthinkable turnaround, the Qantas CEO has said the WA Premier is, “one of, if not the best, politicians easily in the country”.

Pilots’ union AIPA has claimed Qantas threatened to outsource roles if its members didn’t agree to a new enterprise agreement. The deal, which was eventually accepted, was required so that pilots could transition from the airline’s 737s to its upcoming new fleet of Airbus A321XLRs. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. LoginBecome

LMA has won similar awards through its F-35 air combat program, as well as other programs including the C-130J Hercules and the RAAF pilot training.

Evans was seen as a key contender to eventually replace Group CEO Alan Joyce, and the news of his departure comes months after the business hinted Joyce would continue in the role for some time to come.

It comes alongside agreements with other travel agents that the airline believes will double its domestic revenues.

The only person in the hotel room struck sustained “minor injuries” from the “flying glass” before the device came to a rest on the balcony below.