Embraer delivers its first Legacy 500 in Australia
Embraer has delivered its first Legacy 500mid-size business jet to an Australian customer. The Legacy 500, N142GZ, was purchased by an undisclosed Australian businessman based in North Queensland, Embraer said in a statement. The aircraft was expected to be on site at the Australian International Airshow, which begins on Tuesday February 24 at Avalon Airport. Both
CASA to keep current guidelines for community service flights
Mark Skidmore promised to make listening a priority when he took over as the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) new director of aviation safety (DAS). And in his first CASA briefing note, Skidmore highlighted listening as one of his five key principles and promised the regulator would communicate clearly, simply and effectively with the community.
Virgin on the hunt for new frequent flyer boss
The head of Virgin Australia’s Velocity frequent flyer program is stepping down after about two and a half years in the job. Neil Thompson has decided to leave as chief executive of Velocity to focus on his other roles as a director of Plan International Australia and an advisory board member of Australian National University’s
SIA lowers fuel surcharges
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is the latest carrier to pass on the benefit of lower fuel prices. The airline said on Friday it would lower fuel surcharges on tickets booked on or after February 26 between US$5 and US84 per sector, depending on the flight distance and class or travel. “Fuel prices have declined in recent months,
Writedowns push Alliance Aviation to first half statutory loss
Alliance Aviation says it is working to secure more non-mining related work as the charter and fly-in/fly-out operator swung to a first half loss after writing down the carrying value of its fleet in response to changing market conditions. The company reported a net loss of $25.8 million for the six months to December 31
BARA gets green light to negotiate on behalf of its member airlines
Australia’s competition watchdog has given the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) the green light to negotiate on behalf of its member airlines for a further 10 years. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says BARA’s collective bargaining is likely to result in public benefits from cost savings associated with the pooling and
