Domestic passenger numbers up in March
Australia’s domestic flights were a touch fuller in March as passenger numbers grew amid a decrease in capacity. Figures from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) showed there were 4.83 million domestic travellers on regular public transport flights in March, up 0.8 per cent from the prior corresponding period. Meanwhile, local carriers
Fiji Airways flags increased service to Australia and NZ as fifth 737 joins fleet
Fiji Airways plans to boost frequencies to Australia and New Zealand after taking delivery a fifth Boeing 737 this week. The leased 737, named Island of Ovalau and with registration DQ-FJN, landed at Nadi on Wednesday from the Netherlands, Fiji Airways said in a statement. Fiji Airways chairman Nalin Patel said the arrival of the
Regional Express’ (Rex) is installing new cockpit flight displays across its Saab 340 fleet from Thomas Global Systems. In a sign Rex intends to maintain its 34-seat Saab 340s for at least the next decade, the airline is rolling out the LCD TFD-8601 avionics display units as a replacement for the current Rockwell Collins EFD-86
Alliance confirms sale of two Fokker 100s
Alliance Aviation has confirmed the sale of two Fokker 100 aircraft for $15.1 million and reaffirmed full year earnings guidance for 2014/15. The mainly charter and fly-in/fly-out operator flagged the disposal of surplus aircraft in December 2014 in response to the changing schedules of its customers and the volatility in the resources and energy sector.
Queensland flying school offering scholarship
The Recreational Flying Company has opened applications for its 2015 pilot scholarship. Open to those aged between 15 and 25, the successful candidate will be offered a free training course comprising 20 hours flight training and 10 hours ground training towards a recreational pilot certificate valued at about $5,000. The flying school, based in Gympie,
Pelican Airlines will commence regular public transport flights (RPT) between Newcastle and Canberra on June 1 after securing all the necessary approvals from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The Newcastle-based Pelican will offer a twice daily service on weekdays, as well as one flight on Sunday, with 19-seat BAE Jetstream 32 aircraft, restoring direct
