Body scanner trial moves to Melbourne
The trial of new body imaging technology will begin at Melbourne International Airport from Monday, following a “highly successful three week trial” at Sydney Airport, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese has announced. The body scanner trial, which saw over 4000 scans conducted at Sydney, uses low-energy millimeter-waves to detect metal and non-metal items
Tiger resumes Melbourne to Perth services
Tiger Airways Australia has announced the resumption of flights between Melbourne and Perth, with a daily return flight to operate from September 7. “Perth is our fourth destination to return to following the resumption of domestic services on 12 August 2011…The Melbourne-Perth route has historically been very popular for Tiger Airways,” Tiger Airways head of
Flight Training Adelaide signs fourth training agreement with China Rescue
Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) has announced the signing of a new contract with the China Rescue Service (CRS) to train a fourth intake of CRS cadets at its Parafield Airport facilities. The contract, which was signed by both parties in Shanghai on August 25, will see CRS cadets once again train for a CASA Commercial
Qantas begins $250 million 747-400 refit
Qantas has begun its $250 million cabin refurbishment program for nine of its Boeing 747-400s, with each aircraft to be fitted with new, Airbus A380 style seats and inflight entertainment systems by the end of next year. The 747 refit project will see seats, electrical wiring, fittings, galleys and inflight entertainment stripped from the aircraft
Further F-35s arrive at Eglin
Two further low rate initial production (LRIP) F-35As have been delivered to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, doubling the fleet of the first JSF training unit, the USAF’s 33rd Fighter Wing. F-35As AF-10 and AF-11 arrived at Eglin on August 31, where they will be initially used by the 33rd FW for maintainer training. Their
China looms large on Jetstar’s radar
China looms as the next frontier for Jetstar’s expansion plans following last month’s launch of Jetstar Japan, Jetstar Group CEO Bruce Buchanan told a business lunch in Sydney on Thursday. “Jetstar is always evaluating further possible new ventures and growth opportunities in Asia,” Buchanan told the Australian-American Association. “We have considerable resources dedicated to a
