Avalon Airshow to be treated to Global Stars aerobatic routine
Crowds at the upcoming Australian International Airshow at Avalon will be treated to a flying performance from Awesome Global Stars duo Mark Jefferies and Tom Cassells. The pair promises to fill the skies with “smoke, noise and stunning aerial antics” during the Airshow in Extra 330 aerobatic aircraft. Jefferies says he is excited about returning
SIA to debut premium economy on Sydney route
Just as it did with the Airbus A380 about seven years ago, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has again chosen Sydney to debut a new product offering. The NSW capital will be the first city to receive SIA’s premium economy cabin, with flights featuring the new class of cabin due to begin in August. The airline unveiled
Airlines reduced international capacity in November
Airlines reduced the number of available seats into and out of Australia for the first time in two and a half years in November, government figures show. The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics report showed the number of international seats fell 0.7 per cent to 3.512 million in November, from 3.537 million in
Etihad debuts 787-9 as it reports lift in passengers carried
Etihad Airways has commenced commercial service with the Boeing 787-9 as it reports a strong lift in passenger numbers for 2014. The United Arab Emirates flag carrier said it flew 14.8 million passengers in calendar 2014, an increase of 23 per cent from the prior year. Of those 14.8 million, Etihad said 3.5 million passengers,
Roberton new Commander Air Combat Group
The former commander of the RAAF’s Air Task Group currently conducting combat operations over Iraq, Air Commodore Steve Roberton, has assumed command of Air Combat Group, taking over from the retiring Air Commodore Tony Grady. Command of Air Combat Group, which operates the RAAF’s fast jet combat aircraft fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornets and F/A-18A/B
Rex targets Queensland as growth area
Regional Express (Rex) has added a Saab 340 aircraft to its Townsville base and is setting its sights on growth in Queensland following the shutdown of Skytrans. The aircraft brings to 52 the number of Saab 340s in the Rex fleet, the airline said in a statement on Friday. Rex general manager of network planning
