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Jetstar A320 flew into Christchurch below safe altitude: NZ TAIC report
Airlines

The New Zealand TAIC has issued its final report into a Jetstar Airbus A320 that flew below a minimum safe altitude before landing at Christchurch in 2017.

Tracking improves baggage delivery: SITA
Airlines

Tracking baggage at various points throughout the journey has led to the rate of mishandled bags falling by up to 66 per cent, a SITA report has found.

Fiji Airways orders two Airbus A350-900s, reports drop in full year profit
Airlines

Fiji Airways will become the first Airbus A350 operator in the South Pacific after announcing an order for two of the next generation widebody aircraft.

Northrop Grumman RAAF SPA fleet maintenance contract extended
Defence

Northrop Grumman has won a "sole source, 18-year rolling wave contract" with initial period of six years to maintain the RAAF's SPA VIP fleet.

China-Australia market experiencing high growth: Ctrip
Airlines

Ctrip Group senior airline director Ooi Chee Teng there is high demand and high growth in terms of direct flights between Australia and China.

RAAF declares initial operating capability for EA-18G Growler
Defence

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fleet of EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft has reached initial operating capability (IOC). Defence announced the milestone in a statement on April 30. Chief of Air Force Air Marshal Leo Davies said achieving IOC for the Growler was a significant achievement. “Over time, this aircraft will work with Army