Scholarship to encourage more female pilots
The federal government has announced two RAAF-sponsored scholarships to encourage the development of female pilots within the aviation community. Available through the Australian Women Pilots Association (AWPA), the scholarships are open to female pilots between 17 and 24 years of age who have attained their private pilot licence (A) or equivalent. Two categories are being
Etihad and Emirates top CAPA awards
Etihad CEO James Hogan has been named the Centre for Aviation’s (CAPA’s ) executive of the year while Emirates has been awarded CAPA’s airline of the year for the third consecutive year. Presented for excellence in leadership, Hogan was selected because of the strategic influence he has had on the industry. CAPA executive chairman Peter
Hawaiian Airlines’ Brisbane inaugural
Hawaiian Airlines has operated its first nonstop flight between Honolulu and Brisbane. In so doing the airline has become the only US carrier to serve the Queensland capital. The first of the thrice-weekly flights using a 767-300ER touched down in Brisbane today, returning to Honolulu after a launch ceremony including hula dancing and a traditional Hawaiian
We are “builders, not wreckers” – Joyce
Proving where there is smoke there is fire, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce today announced his airline was withdrawing its sponsorship of Tourism Australia, citing a conflict of interest where Tourism Australia chairman – and former Qantas CEO – Geoff Dixon is involved in a new takeover bid for the airline. “Many of you have been
REX downgrades profit guidance
Regional Express Holdings (REX) has downgraded its profit guidance for the current financial year to between 25 and 35 per cent lower than its 2011/12 $35.1 million profit before tax. Its previous guidance was between 15 and 25 per cent lower. REX chief operating officer Garry Filmer said: “As foreshadowed in our earlier warnings, the
New federal air accident compensation legislation
The federal government has moved Australia closer to international legislative practice by increasing the payout available to air accident victims to $725,000. The $225,000 increase under the aviation legislation amendment (liability and insurance) bill 2012 aims to provide “adequate compensation” to claimants and is said to make access to compensation easier. Minister for infrastructure and
