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TBT – ‘V’ictory in the Pacific?
Airlines

This week's Throwback Thursday feature is Geoffrey Thomas' story from April 2009 on the launch of new entrant on the Australia-US route, V Australia.

Competition watchdog raises concerns over Cathay-Qantas codeshare
Airlines

Australia's competition watchdog and Virgin Australia have argued a proposed codeshare agreement between Cathay Pacific and Qantas would lead to a lessening of competition on Australia-Hong Kong routes.

Dassault extends global MRO reach
Headlines

Dassault has further extended its global MRO reach with the announcement that it has acquired the European maintenance activities of the TAG Aviation Group.

Air New Zealand reports drop in first half profit
Airlines

Air New Zealand’s interim net profit plunged 35.4 per cent in the six months to December 31, 2018 but the 2018/19 first half results offered no new surprises after its profit warning a month ago. The carrier reaffirmed at its 2018/19 first half results on Thursday that it expects full year pre-tax earnings before tax

BAE Systems signs $245m Hawk contract
Headlines

BAE Systems Australia has welcomed a two-year contract, worth $245 million, to continue sustaining the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Hawk Mk127 Lead-In Fighter fleet. The ompany will continue to sustain the Hawk fleet at Williamtown and RAAF Base Pearce in WA until at least 2022, with further potential performance-based extensions. The role includes all

Remote tower control a step closer in NZ
Headlines

The first remotely-operated digital air traffic control tower in New Zealand is a step closer with the awarding of a contract to global technology provider Frequentis to develop a digital system for Invercargill Airport. New Zealand Air navigation services provider Airways is pursuing digital tower technology as a national alternative to conventional towers to provide