Qantas is seeking passenger input for the design of cabin amenities for its proposed Project Sunrise nonstop flights from Australia’s east coast to London and New York. The airline said on Tuesday it would soon survey its frequent flyers to gauge their opinions on what the airline has termed “the sky is the limit” concepts. These
QantasLink unveils first refurbished turboprop
Qantas’s Tamworth maintenance facility has competed cabin upgrade works on the first of 45 regional aircraft to receive a refresh between now and the end of calendar 2019. The unveiling of the first aircraft, a de Havilland Dash 8 Q300 VH-SCE “Birdsville“, took place at Tamworth on Tuesday morning. The aircraft had been at Tamworth
Australia to acquire Triton maritime surveillance drones for 2023 service entry
Australia is to acquire six Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton maritime unmanned aerial systems (MUAS), Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced on Tuesday. The first RAAF Triton is scheduled to be delivered in mid-2023, initial operating capability (IOC) is planned to follow 12 months later, and a full operational capability (FOC) of all six systems is scheduled for
“It’s coming” – NZ P-8A Poseidon acquisition nears
New Zealand is close to placing an order for four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft, with the country’s Defence Minister Ron Mark due to present the acquisition for approval to the NZ Cabinet Government Administration and Expenditure Review Committee on Monday. “I am confident now that the recommendation I will take to Cabinet committee
Nine regional locations across Australia are in contention to host Qantas’s proposed new pilot training academy. Qantas announced the shortlist for its new flight school on Friday, which comprised three potential locations in New South Wales, two in Queensland and one in each in the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. The full list
Productivity Commission launches airports inquiry
Australia’s Productivity Commission has released the terms of reference for its inquiry into the regulation of the nation’s airports. The federal government announced the inquiry into the economic regulation of airport services on Friday. “The purpose of this inquiry is to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the current arrangements and determine whether they remain
