The World of Aviation

Singapore Airlines and Tourism WA have signed a new three year memorandum of understanding to jointly promote WA as a tourism destination. Under the MoU, during the first year the two parties will focus on Germany, China and Singapore as key markets. “We are privileged to work with TWA and the forming of this strategic

Former ATR chief executive Stephane Mayer has been appointed as the CEO of French aircraft and aerostructures manufacturer DAHER-SOCATA. As well as his experience at ATR, Mayer was also CEO of EADS SOCATA prior to its sale to Daher between 2003 and 2007. Mayer was succeeded as CEO of ATR earlier this year by Filippo

Tasman Cargo Airlines has operated the final flight of an Australian registered Boeing 727, with the aircraft now to be replaced by a 757. TCA operated the last 727 service from Auckland to Sydney and return to Auckland with 727-200F VH-DHE on the night of August 31, with the aircraft now retired. The 727’s retirement

Air New Zealand has announced a major increase of capacity on its regional routes, with more than 9500 seats to be added to the network from February 2011. The changes will see an increase in frequencies on the Wellington-Invercargill route doubling to twice daily during weekdays. Flights between Tauranga and Christchurch will increase to 11

Polytechnic West has officially opened its new Aerospace Training Centre at Jandakot Airport, which will be the hub of its aviation engineering, airport management and other related training. The new centre incorporates the former Swan Tafe facility at Jandakot Airport along with a new hangar and workshop which is used for technical training. Earlier this

Virgin Blue has announced that Sam Mostyn has been appointed to its board. Mostyn is currently the director of the Institute for Sustainable Solutions at the University of Sydney, and previously held a number of senior roles at IAG Group.