Virgins to codeshare
Virgin Australia will enter into a codeshare agreement with Virgin America which will further extend its North American network. The agreement, subject to regulatory approval, will see Virgin Australia add its code to Virgin America flights from Los Angeles to Portland, Washington DC, Boston, Dallas, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia and Seattle. “We know that connectivity
Pax numbers hit new highs last year
The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics has released its annual reports on international and domestic passenger activity, showing that 2011 set new records for both sectors. The international passenger activity report shows that over the year passenger numbers increased by five per cent on the previous year to 28.12 million. Total seat capacity
Westpac Life Saver to trial Thales thermal scanner
Sydney’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service will trial a new, highly sensitive thermal imaging camera supplied by Thales Australia. Thales is supplying the Sophie camera free of charge for an initial six month trial, which will also include training for the service’s helicopter crews. According to Thales, camera works by identifying body heat and
IATA sticks to US$3bn profit forecast
IATA says that it still expect’s the world’s airline industry to record a collective profit of US$3 billion this year, despite pressure from the Eurozone economic crisis. “The $3.0 billion industry profit forecast has not changed. But almost everything in the equation has,” said IATA CEO and director general Tony Tyler. “Demand has been better
AGL Action Rescue seeks funds
Major maintenance and an increasing demand for its EMS and SAR services has left Sunshine Coast based AGL Action Rescue seeking help to cover a $200,000 hole in its coffers. A major contributor to the shortfall was unexpected maintenance on its Bundaberg-based BK117, which required three rotor blades to be replaced at a cost of
WESTFLY to take off in September
The inaugural RA-Aus WESTFLY fly-in will be held on the weekend of September 29-October 1 at White Gum Farm near York in WA. The event is being billed as a mini NATFLY, with trade and aircraft displays, and underwing camping and accommodation nearby. For more details, visit www.westfly.com.au.
