Hawker Pacific expands FBO operations in Queensland
Hawker Pacific says it is well positioned for growth in the Queensland charter market following the purchase of two Fixed Base Operations (FBO) sites in the state. The aircraft sales and support company said on Monday it has acquired a Cairns and Brisbane FBO from aircraft charter group Adagold Aviation. The two FBO’s have been
Brisbane Airport grows passenger numbers 2.4 per cent in 2016
New international flights have helped Brisbane Airport post an improvement in passenger numbers during calendar 2016. Brisbane Airport handled 22.69 million travellers in the 12 months to December 31 2016, up 2.4 per cent from the prior corresponding period. International passengers were up 4.9 per cent to 5.43 million, while the number of domestic travellers
Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti receives Australia Day gong
Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti has been recognised in the 2017 Australia Day Honours list for his contribution to the aviation industry over the past four decades. The veteran airline boss has been honoured with admission as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). The official citation said Borghetti was recognised “For distinguished
Air New Zealand plans to open Perth Airport lounge
Air New Zealand plans to boost its presence in Australia with a premium passenger lounge at Perth’s international terminal. The facility was expected to open “towards the end of the year”, Air New Zealand said on Wednesday. It will be the airline’s fourth international passenger lounge in Australia alongside Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. It is the latest
Etihad’s James Hogan to depart in second half of 2017
Australian-born aviation executive James Hogan will depart Etihad Aviation Group, the parent company of Virgin Australia shareholder and alliance partner Etihad Airways, in 2017 as the Gulf carrier battles difficult market conditions. Etihad Aviation Group said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon Hogan would step down as president and chief executive in the second half
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has pushed back first delivery of its troubled Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) program by two years from mid-2018 to mid-2020 due to some design changes to the aircraft systems and electronics. “The change is due to revisions of certain systems and electrical configurations on the aircraft to meet the latest requirements for
