The World of Aviation

CASA is holding a series of briefings for pilots on new licensing regulations, which take effect from December 4 2013. The briefings will be held simultaneously on Monday October 21 between 1800 and 2100 in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Information will be provided on the content of the new pilot licensing rules,

Airbus has announced a lower weight variant of the popular A330-300, optimised for use on domestic and regional routes in high growth markets with large populations and concentrated traffic flows. With China seen as one of the most important potential markets, the new model will be optimised to seat up to around 400 passengers for

Airservices has begun upgrade works to the instrument landing system (ILS) installed on the main runway at Melbourne Airport to improve low visibility operations. The essential works include increasing the size of the localiser antenna array at the southern end of the main runway (Runway 16). Works are scheduled to conclude by mid-November with re-certification

Virgin Australia has maintained its hold on AFL sponsorship, announcing it has entered a new five-year agreement as official airline of the AFL through to 2018. In addition, the agreement will see Virgin Australia becoming Naming Rights Partner of the AFL Grand Final Half Time entertainment, the Premiership Party and the Grand Final Week Party.

Qantas and the Tasmanian government have announced a $4.35 million tourism cooperative agreement to promote Tasmania internationally and within Australia. The joint marketing agreement will target potential visitors from the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore and mainland Australia. The agreement will advertise special airfares and promotions around major events and activities, as well as having

Virgin Australia will increase direct services between Perth and the Pilbara town of Karratha in response to continuing strong demand from the mining and resources industry. The new services are in addition to increases announced in June and follow a recent announcement by Qantas it will also increase capacity on the route. From October 22,