Hawaiian now four times weekly to Brisbane
Hawaiian Airlines has launched a fourth weekly service to Brisbane from Honolulu. The fourth service, which commences on March 31, will depart Honolulu on Monday mornings and arrive in Brisbane on Tuesday afternoons, before returning to Honolulu later that morning for a same day arrival, and will add 20,000 new seats on to the route.
BNE releases draft master plan for comment
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has released its Preliminary Draft Master Plan for the future development of the airport for public comment. Brisbane Airport says the plan, which encompasses up to $2.5 billion of investment in the airport’s infrastructure over the next two decades, would ensure airport planning addresses industry demand and growth, while focusing on
Aviation Australia & USQ announce new aviation degree
Aviation Australia and the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) have launched a new management degree for aircraft maintenance engineers. The new Bachelor of Business (Aircraft Maintenance Management) qualification is designed to address industry requirements for additional supervisory and management expertise for aviation professionals. The degree is open to Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering graduates, and
Qantas launches ‘Aquire’ SME corporate loyalty program
Qantas has formally launched its new loyalty program aimed at small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that will allow them to earn rewards for everyday business expenses. Dubbed Aquire, the new scheme has already seen nearly 30,000 businesses to pre-register. Aquire will allow SMEs to build an Aquire Points balance from everyday eligible business transactions including
BAE signs to support Wedgetail ESM
BAE Systems Australia has signed a five year contract extension with the Boeing defence Australia to provide in-service support to the RAAF’s E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C fleet’s electronic warfare systems. Now running to mid-2019, the contract will provide engineering, maintenance and spares support work for 35 technicians and staff for the ALR-2001 electronic support measures (ESM)
Qantas opens expanded Broome Regional Lounge
Qantas has opened its new Regional Lounge at Broome Airport in response to what it says is growing demand for premium air travel to and from the region. The airline says the new expanded lounge offers improved facilities for passengers. “With thousands of Qantas passengers moving through the terminal each week, we have seen first-hand
