Emirates Airline has posted a return to profit growth and says it is well placed for future success amid an improving global economy and lift in cargo demand. The Qantas alliance partner’s profit for the 12 months to March 31 2018 more than doubled to 2.8 billion Emirati dirham (A$1 billion), compared with 1.25 billion dirham
Perth has welcomed the first scheduled Boeing 787-10 passenger service to Australia, with the arrival of Singapore Airlines flight SQ223 on Monday afternoon. Operated by 787-10 9V-SCA, SQ223 touched down at Perth a little after 1430 local time, at the end of its five-hour journey from Singapore. The aircraft was on the ground for about
Virgin Australia Airbus A330-200 VH-XFG has made a quick visit to Townsville, operating as VA9001 and carrying equipment and artists for a music festival.
Virgin Australia says it is aiming to have a equal number of male and female pilots in its pilot cadetship program as part of efforts to boost the number of female pilots in its ranks. The airline group is planning for a 50:50 gender target as it opens applications for the 2019 intake, which will
Unions representing pilots at Tigerair Australia have called off plans for industrial action after reaching an in-principle agreement with low-cost carrier (LCC) over a new employment contract. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP), which represents about 75 per cent of Tigerair Australia pilots, said on Thursday the new enterprise agreement was agreed to late
Virgin Australia’s recent lift in financial performance has been reflected in an improved outlook from Moody’s Investors Service. The ratings agency said on Monday it had lifted its outlook for Virgin Australia to stable, from negative previously, in response to a strengthened balance sheet. The agency also maintained its B2 corporate family rating on Virgin
