Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have announced a NZ$20m (A$18.5m) extension to their marketing partnership. The airline signed an MoU with Tourism NZ last year to undertake joint marketing activity promoting travel to New Zealand in key international markets, and the extension will see the partnership continue through financial year 2015 and will
Navy’s ‘Battle Budgie’ turns 30
The Navy has celebrated 30 years of service of 723 Squadron’s AS350 BA Squirrels, marking the arrival for the first ‘Battle Budgie’ at HMAS Albatross, Nowra on May 14 1984. The white and navy blue AS350 B Squirrels were part of an initial buy of 24 helicopters for the ADF, with an original six Squirrels being
Melbourne Airport’s T4 taking shape
Melbourne Airport’s new T4 low-cost carrier terminal is rapidly taking shape, as our image above, taken earlier this month, shows. T4, plus associated works including a new “ground transport bub” and extra aircraft parking bays are due to become operational in the second half of 2015. Part of those works include the demolition of the
Swiss Gripen buy voted down in referendum
Switzerland’s plan to buy 22 SAAB Gripen fighters has been voted down in a public referendum. Held on May 18, 53.4 per cent of respondents voted to reject the proposed Gripen Fund Law, effectively bringing to a halt Swiss plans to replace its F-5E/F fleet with the Gripen. “This decision will cause a security gap,”
Etihad to establish flight college
Etihad Airways has announced it will establish the Etihad Flight College at Al Ain in the UAE. The new college will be formed out of the fixed-wing training division of Horizon International Flight Academy (Horizon), which is being acquired by the airline. Horizon has provided helicopter and fixed wing training programs since 2003 and 2007
UNICEF Australia and Qantas have announced an extension of their ‘change for good’ partnership to encourage domestic passengers to donate loose change to the global children’s charity. Since it commenced on international services 23 years ago, the change for good campaign has raised $28 million for UNICEF’s global child health, child protection and education programs.
