Turkish Airlines to fly non-stop to Sydney
Turkish Airlines is eyeing non-stop services from Istanbul to Sydney starting next year. The service, which would be among the longest non-stop commercial flights in the world, would make Turkish the only carrier operating directly from Europe to Australia. The move, revealed by Turkish Airlines CEO Temel Kotil in an interview with Air Transport World,
Qantas reaches contract deal with int’l cabin crew
Qantas has reached a new enterprise bargaining agreement with its international cabin crew. The airline did not disclose details of the three-and-a-half year deal but said Qantas continues to offer “very competitive pay and employment conditions.” The deal was signed with the Flight Attendants Association of Australia – International Division, which represents 3,400 customer service
Boeing delivers 1000th aircraft to China
China has become the first country outside the United States to take delivery of 1000 Boeing aircraft, reflecting the country’s growing involvement in Boeing production. According to the U.S. jet maker, more than 7000 Boeing aircraft worldwide include major parts and assemblies produced in China, with Chinese companies contributing to all current Boeing production aircraft.
Singapore close to F-35 order — reports
Singapore is said to be close to ordering a dozen or more F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, a move that would bolster the JSF program as it faces continued uncertainty and the possibility of US cuts. AOL Defense reported that the tiny island nation would order the first 12 of 75 F-35Bs sometime in the next
EADS approves corporate overhaul
Shareholders of Airbus parent EADS have approved sweeping corporate changes that abandon a Franco-German power sharing agreement in favor of what the company’s leaders described as “emancipation” from political influence. The new rules would dissolve a pact that gives France, Germany and Spain veto rights on strategic decisions. Instead, an expanded board of 12 people
Virgin short-haul pilots approve new contract
Virgin Australia’s domestic pilots have voted to approve a new enterprise agreement that will give them pay raises of up to 28 per cent. The deal brings to a close nearly 18 months of protracted negotiations and will bring pilots’ pay at Virgin closer to rival Qantas. Under the deal, pilots will see their pay
