The World of Aviation

Qantas had the highest rate of on time departures during June according to the latest report on on-time performance from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE). Qantas recorded an on time departure rate of 86.9 per cent followed by Jetstar at 83.9 per cent, Virgin Blue at 77.9 per cent and Tiger

Passenger traffic in the Asia Pacific region during the month of June continued to surge, according to new data released from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). Passenger traffic for AAPA member airlines for the month increased by a sharp 25.2 per cent compared to June 2009 to 15.1 million passengers. Revenue passenger kilometres

Azerbaijan Airlines has ordered one Boeing 767-300ER and two 767 Freighters. The order replaces a previous order for two 737NGs.

Alaska Airlines has exercised options on two 737-800s, an order which had previously been attributed to an undisclosed customer. Alaska already operates 116 737-700s, -800s and -900s.

The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) has written to the Labor, Liberal and Greens parties seeking an election commitment that they will stop Jetstar from using its overseas operations to sidestep Australian pay and conditions for pilots. AIPA says that it is taking action after Jetstar issued a Flight Standing Order which it says

Berlin-based Germania Airlines has ordered five A319s, which will be delivered from 2011. The aircraft will be powered by CFM56 engines.