Pilots union welcomes Qantas’s plan to hire 170 new pilots
The union representing Qantas pilots believes the airline’s decision to start hiring pilots again is just the “tip of the iceberg”, given the improved performance of the Flying Kangaroo. Qantas on Tuesday said it planned to hire 170 new pilots over the next three years, as it prepared to introduce the Boeing 787-9 to the
Rex posts first half loss due to impairment charges
Regional Express (Rex) has swung to a rare first half loss due to impairment charges relating to the end of a Defence contract. The company reported a statutory net loss of $11.4 million for the six months to December 31 2015, compared with net profit of $3.9 million in the prior corresponding period. Rex said
Stats show the changing fortunes of Qantas International
Buried within the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics’ latest monthly international airline activity report is a remarkable stat. For the month of November 2015, Qantas flew 10.7 per cent more international passengers into and out of Australia than it did in November 2014. When was the last time Qantas International passenger numbers grew
Qantas to bring inflight internet to Australia
Free high-speed wi-fi internet access is coming to an Australian domestic flight, with Qantas planning to roll out on board wifi from 2017. Subject to a successful trial on board a Boeing 737-800 due to be conducted in late 2016, the technology will be installed on Qantas’s domestic fleet of 737s and Airbus A330s. The
RAAF reflects on Red Flag lessons learned
Australia has wrapped up its involvement with the Red Flag 16-1 combat training exercise as the Royal Australian Air Force continues to strive to transform itself for the information age under Plan Jericho. Red Flag is a large force employment air combat exercise that provides a complex and highly advanced threat environment in which to
Air Niugini confirms order for four 737 MAX
Air Niugini plans to expand its current Boeing fleet with four new 737 MAX 8s due for delivery from 2020. The order for four of Boeing’s newest narrowbody offering was announced at the Singapore Airshow on Friday. It was previously listed on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website as from an unidentified customer. The Papua New
