Network Aviation unveils new uniforms
Qantas’s Perth-based fly-in/fly-out and charter subsidiary Network Aviation has unveiled its new uniforms. The updated look for Network’s female staff members features a knee length black dress with an asymmetrical neckline or black pants, as well as a black jacket and white blouse with red trim on the sleeves and neckline. Accessories include a red
Airbus Group says it will shortly commence construction on a final assembly line (FAL) in Southwest France to build its all-electric E-Fan 2.0 aircraft. The initial two-seater E-Fan 2.0 would be designed for initial pilot training and is due to enter service by the end of 2017 or in early 2018, Airbus Group said in
The potential to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for logistically challenging events such as the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 may soon be realised after a University of Sydney researcher managed to dock a drone to a leading aircraft. The successful experiment took place at the end of 2014 and involved a drone docking
Perth Airport welcomes first A380 service
Perth Airport’s has welcomed its first scheduled Airbus A380 service, with Emirates flight EK420 receiving a water cannon salute after landing a little before 1730 local time on Friday. The flight, operated by A6-EOE, left Emirates’ Dubai hub at about 0330 local time Friday and landed almost 10 hours later in the West Australian capital.
Badgerys Creek airport’s success depends on supporting infrastructure – Jetstar
Jetstar Australia and New Zealand chief executive David Hall says the success of the proposed Badgerys Creek airport depends on what infrastructure is put in place to support its operations. Hall says Badgerys Creek, which the federal government has said previously would be operational by the mid-2020s, has strong fundamentals given the large population of
Virgin Australia posts third quarter loss
Virgin Australia says conditions in its key domestic market remain subdued up after posting a $28.3 million statutory net loss for the three months to March 31 2015. The statutory result was an improvement of $74.8 million from the prior corresponding quarter of 2013/14, Virgin said in a statement on Friday. Virgin Australia chief financial
