Virgin Australia CEO John Borghetti says the airline is in the strongest position it’s been for all the time he has been in charge.
Virgin Australia will take delivery of 10 Boeing 737 MAX 10s from 2022 for use on "important business routes", chief executive John Borghetti says.
Boeing expects pilot retirements in Asia Pacific to peak within the next decade, which may help ease demand for new pilots in the fast-growing market.
Air NZ expects all necessary inspections for its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power its Boeing 787-9s will be completed within the next 12 months.
Qantas says next generation aircraft are under evaluation as part of its fleet renewal program that is focused on maintaining competitiveness of technology.
Qantas has confirmed its proposed pilot training academy will be operating from two regional centres by 2020.
