Cabin crew ratios discussed at public hearing
The Federal House of Representatives Infrastructure and Communications Committee has held a public hearing to discuss the ratio of cabin crew to passengers on domestic flights, as part of an official inquiry into the matter. The committee is considering a proposal by CASA that would amend current regulations which stipulate that operators of Australian domestic aircraft carrying
Quickstep recognised at 2011 Endeavour Awards
Engineering firm Quickstep Holdings Limited has been awarded Manufacturer of the Year at this year’s 2011 Manufacturers’ Monthly Endeavour Awards, highlighting the company’s recent success in entering the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) global supply chain. Quickstep, which also took out the Global Integration Award, was recognised by the Endeavour panel for their efforts
Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) has announced the signing of a contract with Canadian based firm Mechtronix Systems for the purchase of an Ascent XJ Trainer as well as the option of an additional Airbus A320 FFT X simulator. “This is the first Ascent XJ Trainer to be installed in Australia and we are very pleased
Alice Springs Airport (ASA) will soon be home to the world’s first dedicated aircraft storage facility outside of the United States, after an agreement for the construction and operation of the facility was finalised with a storage company earlier this week. Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage Pty Ltd (APAS) will oversee the day-to-day running of the
QF32 mishap captain to meet public
The pilot who safely landed flight QF32 in Singapore after an uncontained engine explosion last year will make a public appearance on June 2 to talk with well-wishers about his efforts. Qantas A380 Captain Richard de Crespigny was at the controls of flight QF32, which was on its final leg of a flight from London to
Jetstar announces SMS check-in
Jetstar has rolled out the final stage of its “100 percent” passenger self service check-in across its domestic network with the announcement of a new SMS boarding pass service. The new check-in feature will add to Jetstar’s existing self service kiosks and web check-in offering for passengers, with all three functions soon to be available
