Hall announces Australia-wide aerobatic tour
Red Bull Air Racer Matt Hall has announced the start of an Australia-wide tour, giving crowds in up to six states a taste of the former RAAF fighter pilot’s dynamic aerobatic routine. Beginning this weekend, Hall will perform at Bundaberg’s Wide Bay International Airshow followed by the inaugural Ingham Wings and Wheels Airshow on September
A380 deferrals, 747 retirements, job cuts and A320neos for Asian growth highlight new Qantas international strategy
Qantas has announced the “first phase” of changes to its international operations, which will see it further develop a long haul hub strategy based around 14 A380s and nine upgraded 747-400s and some consolidation of the international network, launch a new premium airline in an as yet undecided Asian hub to operate intra-Asian flights and
ALC confirms order for five 777-300ERs, 14 737-800s
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has confirmed an order for five Boeing 777-300ERs and 14 737-800s, plus options for four more in a deal worth US$2.5 billion at list prices. The order, which was previously attributed to an “unidentified customer” on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, was originally announced at the Paris Airshow in June. ALC
Tiger resumes Melbourne to Brisbane flights
Tiger Airways Australia will re-launch the its Melbourne to Brisbane services on Thursday, as the airline rolls out its revised flight schedule after being handed back its AOC last week. The new flights, which went on sale today, follows the commencement of three daily return services between Melbourne and Sydney last Friday, which Tiger is
Virgin announces schedule and fare structure for ATR routes
Virgin Australia has announced fares and scheduling for its planned ATR 72 services later this year, hours after the airline launched its ‘Capital Connect’ service between Canberra and Sydney earlier today. Subject to regulatory approval, Virgin’s ATR services – which will be operated by Skywest – will initial operate on the following routes: Double daily
Sydney Airport undergoes major runway upgrades
Sydney Airport has announced the completion of a $26 million runway resurfacing project, as work now begins on a $25 million stop bar light installation The installation of stop bar lights at taxiway entries to each of Sydney’s three runways will complement previous major resurfacing work done on the airport’s main north-south runway, east-west runway
