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Full report into MH370 “unable to determine the real cause”
| 2 Comments on Full report into MH370 “unable to determine the real cause”The Malaysian government has released the Safety Investigation Report into missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which says investigators have been unable to determine the real cause for the disappearance of the aircraft.
Read moreSomeone, please explain the airline pilot interview process
/ | 3 Comments on Someone, please explain the airline pilot interview process“How do I prepare for my pilot selection interview and when’s the best time to start?” It’s a triple-barrelled question that our Careers Contributor Kirsty Ferguson on a daily basis.
Read moreVietnam Airlines starts seasonal A350 Melbourne flights
/Vietnam Airlines has commenced a seasonal upgauge of its Ho Chi Minh City-Melbourne service, with the Airbus A350-900 replacing the Boeing 787-9 on the route until the end of October.
Read moreKiwis push boundaries with commercial drones
/New Zealand’s commercial market for drones is booming, largely thanks to a collaborative approach by its Civil Aviation Authority. Its Part 101 consultation rules and Part 102 unmanned aircraft certification has resulted in 108 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) receiving certification in the past few years. More than 400 commercial UAV users are registered on the
Read moreMixing the fleet – Network brings the A320 to Qantas
/ | 12 Comments on Mixing the fleet – Network brings the A320 to QantasA new flying kangaroo has taken to the skies with Qantas-branded Airbus A320s commencing services in Western Australia in April. Sourced from fellow Qantas Group subsidiary Jetstar, the aircraft are flown by Network Aviation under the QantasLink brand. The two aircraft retain their Jetstar 180-seat all-economy cabin interiors, and have replaced two-class Qantas Boeing 737‑800s
Read moreReport says Australia suffering severe shortage of pilots and engineers
/ | 7 Comments on Report says Australia suffering severe shortage of pilots and engineersUrgent action is needed if Australia’s aviation industry is to avoid disruptions due to the shortage of pilots and skilled maintenance engineers, a report says.
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