New CEO for BAE Australia
BAE Systems Australia has announced the appointment of David Allott as its new chief executive, with effect from September 5, replacing the long serving Jim McDowell who will become the chief executive of BAE Systems Saudi Arabia. Allott is currently the managing director of BAE’s UK based Global Combat Systems business, which designs, manufactures and
China Southern doubles Melbourne services
China Southern has announced the introduction of twice-daily flights between Guangzhou and Melbourne from October this year, in a move welcomed by Melbourne Airport CEO Chris Woodruff. The airline’s decision to increase the number of Melbourne services comes less than a year after China Southern started daily flights to Melbourne in November, before which it
Canberra Airport has launched the next stage of its $420 million “AirVolution” infrastructure project, with the official unveiling of a foundation stone for the construction of the Western Concourse Terminal today. Launched by ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher, Canberra Airport chairman Terry Snow and Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron, the Western Concourse Terminal and
Body scanner starts trial at Sydney
A trial of new body imaging technology has begun at Sydney International Airport, as part of the federal government’s $200 million ‘Strengthening Aviation Security’ initiative. The body scanner trial, which is expected to be rolled out at other Australian international airports later this year, will use low-energy millimetre-waves to detect metal and non-metal items under
Korean orders additional 737-900ERs
Korean Air has announced an order for two additional Boeing 737-900ERs. The aircraft, which will be fitted with Boeing’s new Sky Interior, are valued at US$171.6 million at list prices.
Virgin, SIA launch first stage of alliance
Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines began interlining flights and offering reciprocal lounge access from today under the first stage of their alliance partnership. Under the initial agreement, SIA passengers can now connect to Virgin Australia destinations on one ticket, which includes terminal transfers, inflight entertainment and meals onboard. Reciprocal lounge access is also available for
