Jetstar is to begin three times weekly direct flights between Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast from September 30, the Qantas-owned low-cost carrier announced on Friday. The new flights will operate with 180-seat Airbus A320s on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and add a further 56,000 seats a year into the Sunshine Coast market. “Our strategy has
More MH370 debris confirmed
Two pieces of aircraft debris that washed up on the African coast in March were “almost certainly” to have come from missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) says. The ATSB’s report said one part, a segment from an aircraft engine cowling, featured a Rolls-Royce stencil font and details that was
Queenstown Airport names new CEO
Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has appointed a qualified lawyer and aviation veteran as its new chief executive. Colin Keel, who previously worked for American Airlines, Qantas and rail freight operator Aurizon, will take up his new position on June 1, Queenstown Airport said on Thursday. In addition to his former roles, Keel is also a member
Army’s Tiger ARH achieves FOC
The Australian Army’s 22 Airbus Helicopters Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARHs) achieved final operating capability (FOC) on April 18, more than 11 years after the type first entered service. “Tiger is ready to go as a full operational capability with a full regiment of two squadrons,” confirmed Commander 16 Aviation Brigade, Brigadier Michael Prictor. “In the past decade we have built an attack helicopter
Perth counting down to Antonov An-225 arrival
The Antonov An-225, the world’s largest aircraft, is on its way to Perth on what will be its first visit to Australia. The aircraft is carrying a 135-tonne generator for a resources company and is expected to land at 1000 on Sunday and remain in Perth until Wednesday. Australian Aviation contributor Geoffrey Thomas reported in
Virgin Australia plans return to Vanuatu
Virgin Australia is returning to Vanuatu after a five-month absence. The Australian carrier’s first flight to Port Vila since suspending service to the popular tourist destination in January due to concerns about the runway is planned for May 23. Virgin will fly three times a week between Brisbane and Port Vila with Boeing 737-800s. Virgin
