Instrument landing system upgrade for Melbourne Airport
Airservices has begun upgrade works to the instrument landing system (ILS) installed on the main runway at Melbourne Airport to improve low visibility operations. The essential works include increasing the size of the localiser antenna array at the southern end of the main runway (Runway 16). Works are scheduled to conclude by mid-November with re-certification
Virgin Australia extends partnership with the AFL
Virgin Australia has maintained its hold on AFL sponsorship, announcing it has entered a new five-year agreement as official airline of the AFL through to 2018. In addition, the agreement will see Virgin Australia becoming Naming Rights Partner of the AFL Grand Final Half Time entertainment, the Premiership Party and the Grand Final Week Party.
Qantas and Tasmania sign joint tourism campaign
Qantas and the Tasmanian government have announced a $4.35 million tourism cooperative agreement to promote Tasmania internationally and within Australia. The joint marketing agreement will target potential visitors from the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore and mainland Australia. The agreement will advertise special airfares and promotions around major events and activities, as well as having
Virgin Australia increases Perth-Karratha
Virgin Australia will increase direct services between Perth and the Pilbara town of Karratha in response to continuing strong demand from the mining and resources industry. The new services are in addition to increases announced in June and follow a recent announcement by Qantas it will also increase capacity on the route. From October 22,
New Air New Zealand livery takes flight
Air New Zealand’s first aircraft bearing the airline’s new livery is taking flight across the country. The A320 aircraft has entered service on Air New Zealand’s domestic network, flying principally between Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The new white livery features a black tail with the distinctive New Zealand fern in contrasting white. While most of the fleet
Airbus confirms Asia-Pacific will lead growth in demand for aircraft
In its annual Global Market Forecast (GMF), Airbus predicts 29,220 new passenger and freight aircraft valued at nearly US$4.4 trillion will be required to support the growing demand for air travel. Some 28,350 of the predicted aircraft are passenger aircraft, of which some 10,400 will replace existing aircraft with more efficient ones. With today’s fleet
