In a statement, a spokesperson said the government is “disappointed” Nexus Airlines is not continuing on the route, which will be left to Airnorth only, but “is committed to ensuring the Kimberley remains connected and accessible”.
The second-generation E-Jets, a replacement for VARA’s ageing Fokker 100 fleet, will begin operating charter flights in October with regular passenger transport services to follow starting from November, according to data from AeroRoutes.
The NZ Employment Relations Authority has ruled against the New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association and two pilot members who brought a case against the airline to argue that “restrictions and complications” placed on pilots on standby entitled them to alternative holidays.
Captain Jonathan Hogan, Major Matthew Stubbs and Captain Alexander Paranthoiene – former Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter pilots – are leading the transition of the Australian Army from the Airbus ARH Tiger to the Boeing AH-64E “Guardian” Apache attack helicopters.
The possible sale includes equipment and services to support maintenance of its MC-55A aircraft fleet, such as major and minor modifications, spare parts, US government and contractor engineering, logistics support services, consumables and accessories as well as repair and return support.
The regional jet will serve Coffs Harbour on Sydney services starting in late October, having launched on the Melbourne route in October last year. At the same time, QantasLink will also increase its Sydney–Coffs Harbour return flights from 24 to 26 per week.