Strategic Airlines is to relaunch itself in October as a low cost airline under the name Air Australia, The Australian reports, and launch services from Melbourne and Brisbane to Honolulu. According to the report, Strategic will also operate a domestic trunk route for the first time when it launches Brisbane-Melbourne flights in December, the same
Tiger resumes services with Melbourne-Sydney flights
Tiger Airways Australia resumed flying today, operating three return flights between Melbourne and Sydney. Flight TT558 was Tiger’s first since its July 1 grounding by CASA, departing Melbourne for Sydney around midday with a host of invited dignitaries and Tiger CEO Tony Davis onboard. “We have probably gone through the most vigorous safety analysis of
Defence launches Industry Support Program for JSF
The Department of Defence has announced the launch of a New Air Combat Capability Industry Support Program (ISP), providing $8.2 million worth of government grants to Australian industry and research organisations involved in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The ISP, which is headed by the DMO’s program manager New Air Combat Capability, AVM Kym
SIA orders eight 777-300ERs
Singapore Airlines has ordered eight additional Boeing 777-300ERs, in a deal worth US$2.3 billion at list prices. Deliveries of the new aircraft are slated to begin in FY13/14.
Garuda confirms order for 25 A320 variants
Garuda Indonesia has finalised an order for 15 Airbus A320s and 10 A320neos, following a MoU for the buy signed at this year’s Paris Airshow. The aircraft will be operated by Garuda subsidiary Citilink, with engine selection to be made a later date. In other neo news, lessor CIT Aerospace has signed a firm order
Boeing celebrates Sky Interior milestone with GOL delivery
Boeing has delivered its 100th 737 outfitted with the company’s Sky Interior, with the milestone aircraft handed over to Brazil-based budget carrier, GOL Airlines. The delivery of the CFM56-7BE-powered 737-800 makes GOL the first South American airline to operate with Boeing’s newly enhanced cabin interior.
