Qantas has appointed Chris Nassenstein, who is currently head of Air New Zealand’s engineering operations, as its executive manager Qantas Engineering from February 2010. “Qantas Engineering has a well established international reputation for operational excellence and safety and a long and successful history of internal appointments to this important role,” said group executive Qantas operations
Qantas unveiled a new Socceroos decal on one of its Boeing 747-400s in a ceremony at Melbourne Airport on October 22, ahead of the Socceroos FIFA World Cup campaign in South Africa next year. “This aircraft will be flying across Australia and around the globe, showing the support that Australia has for its football team,”
Virgin Blue recorded the highest rate of on-time departures of the major airlines during September, according to the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics. Virgin Blue recorded an on-time departure range of 83.3 per cent, followed by Qantas at 83.1 per cent, Jetstar at 79.3 per cent and Tiger Airways at 72.5 per cent.
Qantas chairman Leigh Clifford told investors at the company’s AGM in Perth on October 21 that while the global economic outlook remained uncertain, the airline was “seeing some encouraging signs and certainly no further deterioration.” “The Qantas Group is well positioned to withstand this period of downturn with the strengths of its two flying brands,
Viva Macau has announced that it will fly direct twice a week to Melbourne from December 9, making it the second destination in Australia to be served by the low cost carrier. “These new services will benefit Victorians who will be able to take advantage of more travel options and great prices. In addition these
Tiger Airways Australia has announced that it will launch a daily flight between Sydney and the Gold Coast from December 15, with fares starting from $39 one way. “We are thrilled to provide an affordable air travel alternative for families and Tiger Airways customers who wish to fly between Sydney and the Gold Coast in
