Qantas’ final 747, VH-OEJ, has sensationally left the desert boneyard thought to be its final resting place to fly 3,500km to Oscoda airport on the other side of the United States.
The first Jetstar flight has touched down at Queenstown Airport on Thursday, becoming the second airline to return to international services to the airport.
Qantas has filed a leave to appeal with the High Court of Australia, in its second attempt to overturn a ruling that found its decision to outsource 2,000 ground staff was an illegal breach of the Fair Work Act.
Leonardo will soon delivery three additional AW139 twin engine helicopters to Australia, after an order was placed by CHC Australia to support Western Australia's Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (ERHS).
Virgin Australia staff will soon see two cash bonuses, and some an increase in base wages, in an effort to recognise their efforts and the "ongoing challenges" of the COVID pandemic.
In this cross-posting with Australian Aviation's sister title Lawyers Weekly, Virgin Australia's chief legal and risk officer reflects on the challengers and experiences of working in-house in the aviation sector.