Jetstar is suspending its Perth-Brisbane and Perth-Lombok services in response to weaker than expected demand on the two markets. The low-cost airline will suspend its six times weekly Perth-Brisbane JQ 980/JQ 981 services from July 1, while its four times a week JQ 111/JQ 112 service between Perth and Lombok will be suspended from October
ATSB releases MH370 search tender
The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau has released a request for tender (RFT) to acquire the services of a specialist company capable of conducting a deep-water search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The successful tenderer will work under ATSB direction, and will provide expertise, equipment and any vessels necessary to conduct an underwater search
787’s 330min ETOPS could allow Qantas to replace the 747 to Santiago and Jo’burg
The 787’s new 330 minute ETOPS clearance opens up economical operations by the twinjet between Sydney and Santiago and Sydney and Johannesburg, Boeing has confirmed. On May 28 Boeing announced the 787 had received FAA approval for 330 minute extended operations (ETOPS), meaning the twinjet can be certified to fly up to 5.5 hours on
Airbus tests Spaceplane demonstrator
Airbus has announced it has performed a test drop of a quarter-scale spaceplane demonstrator aircraft. The test drops from an AS350B3e helicopter saw the demonstrator dropped from 3,000 metres and piloted remotely to simulate conditions in the end-of-flight phase after a return from space. The quarter-scale demonstrator used in the tests was built in partnership
A May 29 report in the New Zealand Herald says Virgin Australia management positions in the country are under review and may be relocated and consolidated in Australia. The report says the proposal would provide single lines of accountability and better coordination of operations while reducing duplication. “We are currently reviewing a proposal to integrate
Fiji Link takes first ATR 72-600
Fiji Airways regional carrier Fiji Link has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 regional turboprop at a ceremony in Toulouse. The aircraft is leased from Avation PLC, and will be based at Suva. It is the first element of an expansion plan for the carrier on domestic and regional services to Apia and other
