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Boeing to study 777-8X tweaks to meet Qantas’s Project Sunrise challenge
/ | 14 Comments on Boeing to study 777-8X tweaks to meet Qantas’s Project Sunrise challengeBoeing says it is studying some potential “tweaks” to its 777-8X in order to meet Qantas’s ultra-long haul needs. Qantas has laid down the challenge to Airbus and Boeing to have an aircraft capable of operating nonstop from Austrlia’s east coast to London and New York by 2022. The challenge, first announced in August, is
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Air New Zealand boosts trans-Tasman offering with new Perth lounge
/ | 1 Comment on Air New Zealand boosts trans-Tasman offering with new Perth loungeAir New Zealand has opened the doors to its new premium passenger lounge at Perth Airport, the latest example of the airline’s investment in the Australian market as it seeks to attract more travellers from this side of the Tasman onto its long-haul services. The new 441 square metre facility features seating for 110 passengers,
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China Southern begins year-round Cairns-Guangzhou flights
/ | 1 Comment on China Southern begins year-round Cairns-Guangzhou flightsChina Southern has commenced year-round nonstop flights between Cairns and its Guangzhou hub. The Skyteam alliance member and Qantas codeshare partner had previously served Cairns on a seasonal basis, most commonly during the Chinese new year period. However, the arrival of flight CZ333 operated by Airbus A330-300 B-8358 at about 0745 on Tuesday morning after
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QantasLink returns to Kangaroo Island
/ | 2 Comments on QantasLink returns to Kangaroo IslandQantasLink has returned to Kangaroo Island for the first time in more than a decade, with the inaugural service touching down at Kingscote Airport on Monday. Flight QF2142, operated by de Havilland Dash 8 Q300 VH-TQY, landed a little after 1115 on Monday, after a short 20-minute, 68nm, hop from Adelaide. The aircraft was on
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Virgin Australia to upgrade Melbourne Tullamarine domestic terminal
/ | 5 Comments on Virgin Australia to upgrade Melbourne Tullamarine domestic terminalVirgin Australia plans to redevelop its facilities at Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 3 over the next three years that will focus on more self-service facilities, a dedicated premium entry for eligible travellers and the relocation of some security screening facilities to improve passenger flows. Construction work was expected to begin in 2018, with Virgin Australia and
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Third RAAF F-35 makes first flight
/ | 10 Comments on Third RAAF F-35 makes first flightThe Royal Australian Air Force’s third F-35A Lightning II, A35-003, has completed its first flight. Photographer Carl Richards captured these images of A35-003 taking off on its first flight, from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, on December 1. The aircraft is due to be delivered to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona in
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