Qantas and Airbus sign huge A320 order
Qantas and Airbus have signed contracts for the largest single commercial aircraft order in Australian history. The order, comprising 32 A320s and 78 A320neos was signed by Qantas CEO Alan Joyce and Airbus COO Customers John Leahy on October 6. Of the 110 aircraft, 11 have been allocated to the new Qantas premium airline which
Qantas and Virgin share Rio Tinto contract
Qantas and Virgin Australia have both signed contracts with resources giant Rio Tinto to provide air travel services for its workforce. Following the release of an RFP for air travel services in February this year, Qantas has signed a three year contract with Rio Tinto for its Australian and international operations, particularly in resource rich
GECAS orders six E-190s
Embraer and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) have signed a contract for six Embraer E-190s and six options. The order includes rights to convert the order to E-195s if required.
Oxford and Swinburne announce new pilot training program
Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) and Swinburne University of Technology have announced a new pilot training program for students on the Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Commerce at Swinburne to commence in January 2012. The Airline Preparation Program First Officer (APPFO) course has been designed to train pilots wanting to pursue a career
Qantas accuses TWU of “playing games”
Qantas has accused the Transport Workers Union (TWU) of “playing games with families” after the union cancelled planned strike action with less than 24 hours’ notice. The airline says it had already cancelled 17 flights and rescheduled 29 others across Australia for October 7, and had put other contingency measures in place to mitigate the
LAN and TAM to continue merger process
South American airlines LAN Airlines and TAM have decided to continue their merger process after analysing the ruling of Chile’s antitrust court (TDLC). In a joint statement, the airlines said they believed “mitigation measures imposed by the TDLC do not significantly impact the synergies generated by the transaction and do not modify in any material
