Ansett founder enters Australian Aviation Hall of Fame
Six leading figures in Australian aviation, including Sir Reginald Ansett, were formally inducted into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame (AAHOF) on Saturday. A qualified pilot, Sir Reginald began Ansett Airways in 1936 with a six-seat Fokker Universal flying between Hamilton and Melbourne. From those beginnings, the airline grew to over 100 aircraft and served more than
Jetgo delays Sydney-Roma launch
Regional carrier Jetgo has cited delays to establishing its systems at Sydney Airport for postponing the start of scheduled passenger services to December 1. Jetgo had been due to commence daily flights between Sydney and Roma on November 10, using 36-seat Embraer ERJ 135 aircraft. However, Jetgo managing director for airlines Paul Bredereck says it
Qantas launches “feels like home” ad campaign
In perhaps a nod to the success of its decade-long “I Still Call Australia Home” slogan, Qantas will highlight the joy of coming home as part of its new advertising campaign. The “Feels like home” series of advertisements to debut on Sunday November 9 features stories of “everyday Australians” from around the world looking forward to
SIA presents cautious outlook amid strong competition
Singapore Airlines (SIA) says challenging market conditions and flat demand amid an uncertain global economic outlook will keep airfares under pressure in the period ahead. However, the airline group says it is in a good position to meet those challenges, given its strong balance sheet. SIA reported operating profit of S$183 million in the six
Qantas unveils upgraded IFE system and new content partnership
When the first reconfigured Qantas Airbus A330 rolls out of the airline’s Brisbane maintenance hangar, it will feature not just new business and economy seats but also an improved inflight entertainment system. As part of an upgrade to the A330’s IFE, passengers in both classes can enjoy a Panasonic high definition touchscreen and new graphical
An Airbus helicopter engineer has been among those honoured at the Aviation/Aerospace Australia awards. Brisbane-based Kathleen Boseley, who is deputy chief engineer (sustainment) for the MRH90 with Airbus Group Australia Pacific, took out the “Outstanding Performance in Engineering and Technology” category at the Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia awards. Boseley said the award was an unexpected, but very
