Ex RAAF 707 comes home
A recent pic of Omega Air 707 tanker N624RH, the first of the ex RAAF 707-338C tankers (A20-624) to re-enter service with its new owner. N624RH arrived in Australia on Thursday and on Friday flew its first mission for the RAAF flying out of Amberley. The 707 is one of three Omega acquired from the RAAF.
Bristow builds new Karratha base
Bristow Helicopters has started construction on a new hangar and heliport at Karratha Airport to support its offshore helicopter operations there. “This new facility will help us to continue providing passengers with a reliable, safe and smooth journey to and from work,” said Bristow’s Australian business unit director Allan Blake. “The heliport, in particular, will
Virgin starts Melbourne terminal revamp
Virgin Australia has commenced work on a significant refurbishment of its domestic terminal at Melbourne Airport, which it says will bring the facility into line with the airline’s new branding. “Melbourne is one of our busiest domestic airports and we serve over seven million guests every year – more than 19,000 every single day,” said
Rex loses loyalty
Regional Express has announced that it is shutting down its Rex Flyer loyalty program, blaming the federal government for its demise. With immediate effect, the airline will no longer renew existing memberships as they come due, and new members will not be accepted. Only accrued points will count towards a reward flight, and all flights
PIA to orders more 777s
Boeing has announced that Pakistan International Airlines has ordered five 777-300ERs and taken purchase rights on a further five. PIA already operates three 777-300ERs, two -200LRs and four -200ERs.
Qantas finishes final MRTT conversion
Qantas Defence Services has completed the tanker conversion on its fourth and final Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for the RAAF at its Brisbane centre. As with the three aircraft before it, the final MRTT, designated the KC-30 in RAAF service, will now head to Spain to complete testing before being handed over to
