The World of Aviation

Jetstar has signed an interline agreement with Cathay Pacific and Dragonair. “These agreements enable Cathay Pacific and Dragonair customers to access and book a Jetstar domestic or international sector as part of a single seamless reservation,” Jetstar chief commercial officer David Koczkar said. Jetstar says that for Cathay Pacific and Dragonair passengers connecting international to

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has approved Darwin Airport’s 2010 masterplan. The plan features a major redevelopment of the passenger terminal by 2013 and  the progressive upgrade of taxiways and GA facilities. It also proposes the construction of a new access road linking McMillans Road and Osgood Drive. “As well as playing a

Chile based LAN Airlines has signed a firm order for 50 Airbus A320 Family aircraft, including A321s, confirming an order announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the Farnborough Airshow in July. Aircraft to be delivered under the order from 2013 will be fitted with the new ‘sharklet’ winglets.

Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand have cleared the final regulatory hurdle in gaining approval for their trans Tasman alliance, with New Zealand’s Ministry of Transport approving the deal, following Australian ACCC approval announced last week. “More sustainable competition, cost savings and the commitment both airlines have made to maintain trans-Tasman passenger numbers will be

Virgin Blue chief financial officer (CFO) Keith Neate has resigned with effect from March 31 next year. “The aviation industry is relentless and whilst I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the role I am ready to give some time back to my family before pursuing other opportunities. I believe the Group is tremendously well

Jetstar has reinstated sacked First Officer Joe Eakins, after reaching an out of court settlement over his unfair dismissal case. “Following discussions directly with Jetstar, I am pleased to accept the airline’s offer to be reinstated and immediately return to my role as an A330 first officer,” Eakins said in a joint statement with Jetstar.