Air Canada announces 737 MAX commitment
Air Canada has announced an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of up to 109 737 MAXs across commitments, options and rights. The order was announced as part of the airline’s mainline narrowbody fleet renewal plan, which will replace Air Canada’s existing Airbus narrowbody fleet. When finalised the firm order for 61 737 MAX 8s
Qantas and Shell release biofuel report
An Australian aviation biofuel industry is technically viable but significant obstacles remain, according to a report released by Qantas and Shell. The study, conducted with the support of the Australian Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), is the most comprehensive investigation so far into the economic viability of producing biofuel on a commercial
Jetstar introduces non-stop flights between Melbourne and Tokyo
Jetstar has opted to cease the unprofitable Gold Coast-Osaka route to enable a new non-stop service between Melbourne and Tokyo (Narita). The Gold-Coast-Osaka route, which operates three times weekly, will cease May 8, 2014. The company said the decision fits with Jetstar’s strategy to ensure it deploys aircraft on routes that meet market demand and to
Virgin Australia to invest in next generation of engineering
Virgin Australia has announced it will open a new aircraft engineer apprenticeship program. The new program will open up to 32 aircraft maintenance, mechanical and avionic apprenticeships at the airline over the next four years. The successful applicants will be trained in Melbourne and Brisbane, working on some of the world’s most advanced technology, including repairing,
Eurocopter to demo EC130T2 around Australia
Eurocopter has commenced a demonstration visit to Australia of its EC130T2, prior to delivery to its new owner and launch customer. The single-engine helicopter is an advancement on the EC130B4, with more than 70 per cent of the airframe modified from the existing B4 model. The T2 features a more powerful Arriel 2D turboshaft engine and
Air Tahiti Nui launches third weekly service
Air Tahiti Nui has launched a third weekly service to Tahiti, offering Australian travellers better access to the sought-after holiday destination in 2014. The new year-round Tuesday service will compliment the airline’s existing Thursday and Sunday flights from Auckland to Papeete linking up with direct codeshare connections from Sydney and Melbourne. Air Tahiti Nui General
