Aviation’s Mr Controversial visits Sydney
Akbar Al Baker is a very controversial figure in aviation. But don’t take Australian Aviation’s word of it, that’s the opinion of none other than the man himself. Introduced as “His Excellency”, Al Baker fronted journalists and other invited guests at a swanky Sydney hotel on Thursday to talk up the start of Qatar’s new
Qantas posts bumper profit as international network soars
Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has delivered a bumper 2015/16 first half profit, with the Flying Kangaroo’s international operations “going gangbusters” as the lower currency fuels demand for travel into Australia and alliance partners funnel passengers onto a domestic network that is also reporting strong profit growth. The airline group reported statutory net profit after
Qantas expects first A320neo delivery end of calendar 2017
Qantas expects to take delivery of the first of 99 Airbus A320neo (new engine option) aircraft the airline group has on order from the end of calendar 2017. The guidance for A320neo arrivals was outlined at Qantas’s 2015/16 first half financial results on Tuesday. Airbus delivered the first A320neo to Lufthansa in early January. The
Qantas to keep 747 fleet at 11, reports record first half profit
Qantas plans to maintain its Boeing 747-400/400ER fleet at 11 aircraft for the period ahead to take advantage of the growing demand for international air travel and lower fuel prices, as the airline group reported a record profit in the first half of 2015/16. Statutory Net profit after tax for the six months to December
Singapore Airshow 2016 in pictures
There were plenty of aircraft on static display and events around the exhibition centre to spark interest at the 2016 Singapore Airshow. Here is a sample of what caught Australian Aviation‘s eye during the week-long event. First, a look at Scoot’s Boeing 787-9 9V-OJF. Including a peek inside the flightdeck. And for the foodies, Scoot unveiled the
Virgin Australia to remove five Embraer E190s from fleet, reaffirms guidance for full year profit
Virgin Australia says it plans to work its fleet harder in calendar 2016 after announcing the withdrawal of five Embraer E190s, as the airline group reaffirmed a return to profitability for the full 2015/16 financial year. The 98-seat E190 fleet will be reduced to 13, from 18 currently, by September 2016, Virgin said in its
