Cobham Unveils Third Search and Rescue Aircraft
Cobham’s third SAR aircraft was officially unveiled by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, The Hon Darren Chester MP at Essendon Airport
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New Ruling on Work Visas Will Affect Essential Air Services to Regional Australia, Regional Express says
Regional Express has warned the Federal Government that its new ruling on professional work visas will affect essential air services to regional Australia.
Cobham Aviation Wins New Contract with OZ Minerals
Cobham has been awarded a two-year contract by OZ Minerals, to provide fly-in, fly-out services between Port Augusta and its Prominent Hill copper-gold mine
Qantas Announces New Board Member
Qantas Chairman Leigh Clifford announced that Richard Goyder has agreed to join the Board of Qantas Airways Limited as a non-executive director in October
Fiji Airways Extends San Francisco Seasonal Flights to Year-Round Service
Fiji Airways announced the extension of its seasonal San Francisco – Nadi flights to a year-round service, following a successful first year of operations.
Virgin Australia announces flights from Melbourne to Hong Kong
Virgin Australia will commence services between Melbourne and Hong Kong, expanding its international footprint into Greater China for the first time.
Solomon Airlines Resumes Santa Cruz Services After Land Dispute
The resumption of flights follows Solomon Airlines’ decision to suspend its twice-weekly service on 14 March citing land dispute issues.
Fiji Airways Announces Record Profit
The Fiji Airways Group achieved its biggest pre-tax profit ever during the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2016, a total of F$84.5 million.
Australian and New Zealand Airlines to Form New Aviation Industry Group
Australia and New Zealand’s major airlines will establish a new group to advocate and pursue reform on public policy issues that impact the aviation sector
Airnorth set to expand services between Melbourne and Toowoomba
Airnorth will expand direct jet services between Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport and Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba from May 8, 2017.