Lufthansa Cargo has finalised an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters, in a deal reportedly worth US$1.35 billion at Boeing list prices. Confirming the airline’s announcement of its intention to order the aircraft in March 2011, Lufthansa Cargo chairman and CEO Karl Ulrich Garnadt, cited the 777 freighter’s “fuel efficiency” and small noise footprint as key
Charter app unveiled for iPhone flyers
Global aircraft charter broker Chapman Freeborn has announced the launch of a unique iPhone application that will give business travellers immediate access to thousands of private aircraft available for charter around the world. Designed for “quick, accurate and executive-friendly ‘on-the-go’ charter enquiries”, ‘Private Jet’ provides important information for users requesting a specific chartered aircraft through their
Omega tanker crashes at Point Mugu
An Omega Boeing 707 Omega air refuelling tanker similar to that which had recently been chartered by the RAAF has crashed near California’s Point Mugu Naval Air Station, bursting into flames after an attempted takeoff went wrong. KABC reports that witnesses saw “large plumes of black smoke” after the 707 slid off the runway and
Qantas and Australia Post have announced a restructuring of their joint venture businesses, Australian air Express and Star Track Express. To be rolled out over the next 12 months, the changes will see the merger of the retail divisions of Australian air Express (AaE) and Star Track Express, including AaE’s express sales, customer service and
RFDS sells off old PC-12s
The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s Central Operations division has sold two of its five superseded Pilatus PC-12s to buyers in the United States. However, the Adelaide based unit, which covers South Australia and Central Australia, has decided to retain the other three as reserve aircraft while the rest of the existing fleet is progressively repainted
Qantas knocks back pilot union demands
Qantas has rejected a fresh job security request from the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA), amid ongoing pilot concerns about the airline’s willingness to move jobs offshore and threats of renewed strike action. “In case you were in any remaining doubt, the company regards your claim currently entitled Operation and Extension of Employment Contract,
