Emirates arrives in Adelaide
Emirates has inaugurated direct flights to Adelaide, with the first of the four-weekly services arriving on November 1. The 777-300ER-operated services will be increased to daily in February. “We have long held ambitions to operate flights to Adelaide, and today heralds a new level of connectivity from South Australia to Dubai, and the world with Emirates international
Qantas accelerates 767 refurbishments
Qantas has placed the first of a planned 16 refurbished 767-300s into service. The aircraft are being fitted with new interiors and individual inflight entertainment systems as part of a broader investment Qantas is making in refreshing its domestic product. The airline says the 767 refurbishments are now due to be completed by the end
Tiger continues to bounce back
While Tiger Airways looks set to pounce on the domestic market with even greater energy after Virgin Australia’s announcement it will take 60 per cent of the low cost airline, Tiger has returned to Adelaide and Hobart. Twice-daily services have been scheduled between Melbourne and Adelaide. The services have been timed for business travellers, while
Boeing delivers final AEW&C aircraft to South Korea
Boeing has delivered the fourth and final 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The Peace Eye is Korea’s variant of the Wedgetail AEW&C platform in service with the RAAF. The Peace Eagle variant is also being delivered to Turkey. Three of the four Peace Eyes
TAE appointed as Asia Pacific repair centre for GE H80
TAE has been appointed GE Aviation’s Designated Repair Center for the Asia Pacific for the new H80 turboprop as well as the Walter M601. The H80 is a modernised development of the Czech M601 which has been selected to power the Thrush 510G agricultural aircraft and the Aircraft Industries L410 commuter aircraft. “TAE has serviced
AMP buys into UK airport
Australian firm AMP has acquired a 49 per cent share in Newcastle International Airport in northeast England. In a deal reportedly worth £150m (A$233m), AMP will acquire the shares sold by Copenhagen Airports. The remaining stake in the airport will be retained by seven local councils. Copenhagen is divesting itself of all interests outside Denmark
