The World of Aviation

A number of unions representing airport and airline workers have joined together to launch the Australian Aviation Unions Federation, which aims to become the major mouthpiece for Australian aviation workers. The AUF was launched on May 6 by the Transport Workers’ Union, the Flight Attendants Association of Australia (FAAA) and the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers

Rawandan carrier RawandAir has placed an order for two Boeing 737-800s. “Boeing’s Next-Generation 737-800s will enable us to eventually expand to regional hubs across Africa and the Middle East,” said John Mirenge, RwandAir chairman. “They will become the mainstay of our fleet.” The carrier currently operates a fleet of regional jets from its base in

Changes to the Qantas Sale Act to relax restrictions on the airline’s ownership have been put on hold until after the federal election later this year, according to a report in the Australian Financial Review. The newspaper states that the amendments to the Act are not on the parliamentary agenda for May and June in

Outgoing Virgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey was farewelled by colleagues, key industry executives, political figures and media during a dinner at Sydney’s Ivy Room on May 5, shortly before his last official day as boss of the airline he co-founded with Sir Richard Branson 10 years ago. Key founding Virgin Blue executives including former deputy

The RAAF formally took delivery of the first two of six Boeing 737 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft at a ceremony at RAAF Williamtown on May 5. The official handover has seen the two aircraft brought onto the RAAF’s register with 2SQN, a large proportion of the project’s contracted fees paid to Boeing, and comes six months

Alice Springs Airport announced on May 5 that its long serving general manager Don McDonald is stepping down. McDonald, who has been at the airport for 12 years, will leave the airport on June 30 and will be succeeded by Katie Cooper, who will start work there on May 24 to ensure a timely handover.