ATR launches Singapore training centre
ATR has opened a new training centre in Singapore in a move to bolster support to the growing number of ATR customers in the Asia Pacific region. The centre, located at the Seletar Aerospace Park, will support the training of flight crew and engineers. More than 600 flight crew a year can be trained using
Jetstar expands international services
Jetstar has re-introduced nonstop services between Melbourne and Honolulu, and has increased the frequency of its nonstop services to Bali from Melbourne and Sydney to daily. An additional 19,000 seats a month have been added by the new services, which began on December 15. Jetstar CEO Australia and New Zealand David Hall said the popularity
Tiger receives latest A320
Tiger Airways has received its 11th A320, with the aircraft to be added to its Sydney base to fuel new services between Sydney, Mackay and Coffs Harbour. The airline’s commercial director Carly Brear said: “As the only low fare airline flying directly between the two biggest major capital cities and Mackay we aim to meet
Qatar to become first 787 operator to Australia
Qatar Airways will be the first airline to fly the 787 to Australia following the airline’s announcement it will introduce the new aircraft on services between Doha and Perth. From February 1 Qatar Airways will begin using the 787 on its daily QR900 flights, which will connect with onward services in Doha to 80 destinations
NSW government solution eludes Sydney Airport
The NSW government has released proposals to ease congestion at and around Sydney Airport – but immediately had them scuttled by the federal government. The state government’s suggestion of modestly easing the artificially restrictive movement cap from 80 per hour to 85 and to allow more flights during the curfew shoulder period, the latter having
Perth introduces schedule coordination
Perth Airport has reached accord with its airline customers on the introduction of schedule co-ordination. From February Airport Coordination Australia will manage schedule coordination – or slot management – on behalf of Perth Airport, balancing capacity and demand through by working with airlines to manage departure and arrival times to avoid conflicts. Perth Airport has
