Qantas reveals specially marked Optus 737
Telco company Optus has launched a new alliance with Qantas, aimed at allowing its personal, small and medium business customers opportunities to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer (QFF) points. The arrangement will see Optus personal customers earn two QFF points for every dollar spent on most Optus personal services per month or per transaction, which will
Duddy appointed AAAAI chairman
Boeing Aerostructures Australia (BAA) managing director John Duddy has been appointed chairman the Australian Association of Aviation and Aerospace Industries (AAAAI), replacing former BAA managing director and AAAAI founding member Mark Ross Duddy, until recently vice president and managing director of Brisbane based Boeing Defence Australia (BDA), has been with the Boeing Company for almost
Sea Kings for sale, one careful owner
The Department of Defence has released a Request for Tender (RFT) for the sale of the RAN’s remaining Sea King helicopters, as the type is retired in December. For sale are five complete helicopters, three additional airframes, a simulator, and associated equipment and parts. The Sea Kings, which have flown in eccess of 60,000 operational hours in RAN
New Lufthansa Australia GM appointed
Lufthansa has appointed Marlene Sanau as its new general manager for Australia, replacing Kai Peters from September. Sanau, who will head sales and marketing activities for Lufthansa in Australia, was previously the airline’s Hanover based director of sales and also worked as a regional district sales manager in South Africa. Meanwhile, Peters will return to
Qantas and the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) have held ‘conciliation talks’ at Fair Work Australia today. Qantas requested the hearing by the workplace relations tribunal in an attempt to settle its long running dispute with AIPA, which represents the airline’s 1650 long haul pilots. “Qantas sought conciliation before Fair Work Australia after the
Boeing launches 737 MAX
Boeing has launched development of its re-engined 737, which it has named the 737 MAX, with commitments for 496 aircraft from five customers. The 737 MAX will enter service from 2017, says Boeing, and will be powered by the CFM LEAP-1B engine. It will be available in 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8 and 737
