Pacific and Oceania

Air New Zealand lands in Houston

Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Houston touched down today at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Fiji Airways appoints new Chairman and Director

Fiji Airways Group shareholders today announced changes to the company’s Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting, with a new Chairman...

Rex selected as operator for Western Australian routes

The Western Australian (WA) Government has today announced Regional Express (Rex) as the operator of two routes in its review of regulated...

Tigerair launches new services between Melbourne and Coffs Harbour

Jetstar announces new flights from Avalon to Hobart and Adelaide

Jetstar will offer flights to four major Australian cities from Avalon Airport next year after announcing new flights to Hobart and Adelaide...

Solomon Airlines signs new Melanesian codeshare partnership

Hard on the heels of commencing a significant codeshare agreement with Qantas Airways, Solomon Airlines has now officially validated a tripartite codeshare...

Air New Zealand celebrates first flight approved for 330-Minute ETOPS

Boeing and Air New Zealand today celebrated the aviation industry’s first flight approved for 330-minute extended operations (ETOPS).

Jetstar takes off between Napier, Nelson and Auckland

Jetstar has started flying new regional routes in New Zealand – Napier to Auckland and Nelson to Auckland.

Virgin Australia to introduce non-stop Christchurch – Rarotonga service

Virgin Australia today announced the introduction of non-stop flights between Christchurch and the Cook Islands next year.

Qantas Airways to increase Dallas Fort Worth to Sydney route to daily service

Qantas A380 route to Sydney is currently the longest flight in the world.

Fiji Airways makes senior local appointments

Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of experienced executive, Shaenaz Voss, to the position of Executive General Manager (EGM) Fiji Link and...

Solomon Airlines to focus on partnership

At the close of an eventful year for Solomon Airlines, a period which has seen the advent of a new Sydney service,...

Regional Express to commence services to the Snowy Mountains (Cooma)

Regional Express (Rex), in partnership with Snowy Mountains Airport Corporation Pty Ltd (SMAC), has today announced that it will commence Regular Public Transport...

Air New Zealand to fly 787-9 Dreamliner to Honolulu

Air New Zealand will begin flying the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Honolulu from 10 May 2016, increasing capacity on the route by...

Qantas unveils new retro livery on a Boeing 737

A newly reconfigured Qantas Boeing 737-800 painted in vintage 1960s livery has been unveiled in Sydney as the national carrier celebrates 95...