Singapore Airlines shows strong Q2 recovery, improves check-in allowances
The Singapore Airlines Group increased its profit more than 24 per cent during the second quarter of the current financial year, earning an operating profit of S$87 million, an increase of $17 million. Revenue grew S$107 million (+2.8 per cent) to S$3,901 million on the back of five per cent growth in passenger carriage. The
Melbourne Storm signs Tigerair as official airline partner
The Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club has signed a two-year deal with Tigerair, with the low-cost airline to become the club’s official airline partner. Storm and Tigerair first partnered for the final rounds of the 2013 season with the deal now increased to include the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The partnership will deliver a wide range
Defence provides heavy lift support to Philippines
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed C-17s and a C-130J from Darwin to transport a medical assistance team to the Philippines to give support following the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan. The aircraft will transport the civilian medical team and 22 tonnes of associated equipment to Mactan Air Field on Cebu. Once in Cebu
A new era begins as Jetstar completes inaugural 787 revenue flight
Jetstar has operated its inaugural 787 revenue flight, with its first 787-8, VH-VKA, operating flight JQ432 between Melbourne and the Gold Coast on Wednesday. More than 250 passengers including Jetstar CEO Jane Hrdlicka and representatives from Boeing and General Electric were aboard the flight, which departed a wet Melbourne Airport at just after 11am and
Airbus and Boeing prepare for the Battle for Dubai
Airbus and Boeing are readying to square-off at next week’s Dubai Airshow in what stands to be one of the most significant milestones in the manufacturers’ new airliner programs. Airbus will be hoping to energise sales for its slower-than-expected A380 and that the A350 will add to the strong orders already made by some of
RTO accreditation for Flight Options
Sunshine Coast-based Flight Options Flight Training Centre is now a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). As an RTO, Flight Options can now award students with a nationally recognised aviation qualification on the completion of their courses. The centre currently provides the Certificate IV in Aviation – Commercial Pilot Licence and Diplomas of Aviation in Instrument Flight
