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Podcast: Whisper it, but international flights might return soon
Phil and Adam talk through what a restart could mean for our industry. Will the announcement of a firm date spark more carriers into joining Qantas from 14 November?
Read moreVirgin boosts domestic services with the Gold Coast
Beginning early December, the carrier will operate round-trip services three times a week from Cairns – Gold Coast, Launceston – Gold Coast, and Hobart – Gold Coast.
Read moreAerobatic aircraft crashed into back of hovering G2 helicopter
/ | 2 Comments on Aerobatic aircraft crashed into back of hovering G2 helicopterThe incident saw the two-seat Extra EA-300’s propellor collide with the Guimbal Cabri G2’s fuselage, and the G2’s landing skid in return puncture the aircraft’s fuel tank.
Read moreVirgin Blue alumni’s new budget airline won’t fly Golden Triangle
/ | 10 Comments on Virgin Blue alumni’s new budget airline won’t fly Golden TriangleRick Howell and Tim Jordan have said ‘Bonza’ is backed by US investment firm 777 Partners, who have already poured cash into Canadian low-cost carrier Flair.
Read moreUS signs off RAN deal to buy 12 new Seahawks
/ | 4 Comments on US signs off RAN deal to buy 12 new SeahawksThe agreement with Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky takes the total fleet size to 24 and includes the provision of spare engines, radars and rocket and missile launchers.
Read moreBrisbane Airport CEO ‘quietly confident’ of international travel this year
| 1 Comment on Brisbane Airport CEO ‘quietly confident’ of international travel this yearHowever, Gert-Jan de Graaff also warned if Queensland waits too long to allow cap-free travel then airlines would take their business elsewhere.
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