Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Cathay Pacific announced first direct link between Hong Kong and Christchurch, providing customers with a Life Well Travelled experience.
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Regional Express First Half FY16/17 Operational Results Jump 88%
Regional Express announced a Profit Before Tax of $8.6 million on a turnover of $144.3M compared to a Loss Before Tax of $13.2M in the 1H FY16 period.
Qantas Unveils New Premium Economy Seat
Qantas has revealed its next generation Premium Economy seat, which will debut on the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from October.
Tigerair Announces New Direct Service between Melbourne and Townsville
Tigerair Australia announced a new route between Melbourne and Townsville, providing four weekly return direct services between the two cities
Virgin Australia announces flights to Hong Kong and landmark alliance agreement
Virgin Australia announced details of its alliance agreement with HNA Aviation, Hong Kong Airlines and HK Express, with the airlines submitting an application for authorisation of the proposed alliance to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Subject to authorisation, the airlines plan to: Introduce new direct services between Australia and the Hong Kong Special Administrative … Read more
Etihad airways engineering signs contract with Air Tahiti Nui
Etihad Airways Engineering has signed a three-year contract with Air Tahiti Nui for the heavy maintenance of its Airbus A340-300 fleet.
Alliance Airlines Signs Contract Extension with Newcrest
Alliance Airlines has been providing services to Newcrest’s Telfer gold mine since 2004, and announced a contract extension for a further period of 3 years.
Airnorth to operate a weekly seasonal service between Darwin and Kununurra to Perth
Airnorth has scheduled a weekly seasonal service from Darwin and Kununurra to Perth from Friday 23 June until 30 September 2017.
Qantas Sidney-Beijing flight takes off
Qantas’ new flights to Beijing take off today, helping power the Australia-China travel boom and marking the next step in the Chinese growth strategy.
Jetstar takes off to Vietnam with B787 Dreamliner
Jetstar Airways will become the only low-cost carrier to fly direct to the popular South East Asian destination, with flights on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.