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Jetstar plans flights from Brisbane to Bali with 787
/ | 4 Comments on Jetstar plans flights from Brisbane to Bali with 787Jetstar is to launch new services between Brisbane and Bali using the Boeing 787. The airline stated that it would become the first scheduled 787 operator into Indonesia as it completed its inaugural international service using the aircraft on Wednesday, flying between Melbourne and Bali. Jetstar Australia and New Zealand CEO David Hall stated that
Read moreFirst flight for RAAF C-27J
/ | 11 Comments on First flight for RAAF C-27JThe RAAF’s first C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft has completed its maiden flight in Italy. DMO chief executive officer Warren King stated that the milestone represents a major step towards enhancing airlift capability. King said in a statement that the C-27J program remains on budget and on schedule, with the first two aircraft due to
Read more“Weight on wheels” for first RAAF F-35
| 8 Comments on “Weight on wheels” for first RAAF F-35The first F-35A for the RAAF is standing on its on wheels for the first time, a significant milestone for the jet as it moves down the production line of Lockheed Martin’s mile-long assembly plant in Fort Texas, Texas. The first aircraft, dubbed AU-1 by Lockheed Martin and the future A35-001 with the RAAF, was
Read moreAir New Zealand tops long-haul passenger poll
/Air New Zealand’s long-haul flights have been named the best in the world in a survey conducted by Which?, the UK consumer organisation. Sharing first place with Singapore Airlines, the carrier came top in a poll of more than 12,000 passengers. Air New Zealand said in a statement that it scored five stars in eight
Read moreAvation orders five more ATR 72-600s
/Passenger aircraft leasing company Avation has agreed to purchase five additional ATR 72-600s in a deal worth US$120 million for delivery the aircraft during 2015. This order of aircraft for new and existing Avation customers brings the number of ATR 72-600s ordered by the Singapore-based company for delivery before the end of 2015 to 14.
Read moreCarriers rush to cover Brindabella services
In the wake of Brindabella Airlines suspending its operations, Qantas and Virgin Australia have both announced that they will offer special relief airfares for affected customers. Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce said: “We are looking at a range of options to help the impacted communities in addition to special fares, including putting on relief
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