American Airlines relaunches
Key Qantas partner American Airlines has revealed new corporate colours which will replace the airline’s iconic polished aluminium ‘Silverbird’ look first debuted in 1968. “It’s a new year and a fresh new look for American Airlines” said the announcement that revealed the airline’s rebranding, which was developed with brand consultancy FutureBrand. “The unveiling of the new logo
Qantas cancels a 787-8, adds Q400s and 717s
Qantas has announced it will lease an additional five 717s and purchase three more Q400s to bolster its domestic business, as well as cancel a single 787-8 order for Jetstar. In what is a clear competitve response to the announcement by Virgin Australia it is seeking to grow its regional airline portfolio through the acquisition
Airbus announces strong 2012 results
In a buoyant year for Airbus, the European manufacturer delivered a record 588 aircraft to 89 customers, including 17 new customers, during 2012. The number of deliveries was 10 per cent higher than the record set in 2011. Some 30 A380s were delivered during the year. Airbus also massively exceeded its target for orders, having
Enough is enough – FAA grounds 787s
After confirmation that an inflight battery fire caused the crew of an ANA 787 to declare an emergency landing during a domestic flight, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded US-registered 787s. In issuing an emergency airworthiness directive (AD), the FAA said: “The FAA will work with the manufacturer and carriers to develop a corrective
ACCC grants interim authorisation for Qantas/Emirates alliance
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has conditionally granted interim approval for Qantas and Emirates to proceed with their proposed alliance covering passenger and freight services between Australia and Europe. The interim authorisation allows the two airlines to now prepare a joint sales and pricing strategy, joint marketing, system integration, customer handling, scheduling and
God of thunder descends on Australia
Australia will host test flights of the British unmanned stealth drone Taranis. According to reports carried in the UK’s Telegraph and Sydney Morning Herald, the $195 million aircraft built by BAE Systems will be tested in outback areas of Australia later this year, flying simulated missions to identify potential targets while evading “pop-up” threats. First
