Pacific and Oceania

Samoa Airways and Air Lease Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding in Apia, for the lease placement of one new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.

Cobham Aviation Services has operated all fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) services to and from OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine since 2017.

Jetstar has announced it will add two additional weekly services between Sydney and Nadi from 15 December 2018 to 19 January 2019

Brisbane Airport and Samoa Airways have signed a partnership agreement signalling the commencement of direct services between Brisbane and Samoa.

Regional Express flights from Tullamarine to King Island reinstated as council and regional express explore a long-term partnership agreement.

The Governing Board of the oneworld global airline alliance has nominated Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce to serve as its Chairman for the next two years.

Australian airline Regional Express and Griffith City Council have entered into a five year partnership agreement until 30 June 2023.

The Regional Express Group has announced the divestment of Air Link. This follows the termination of Air Link passenger services in January 2018.

Regional Express and the owners of Mount Gambier Airport have entered into a historic 5-year partnership agreement through until 30 June 2023.

Qantas Chairman Leigh Clifford announced the intention to appoint Tony Tyler as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of Qantas Airways Limited.