Regional Express Announces 41% Increase in Annual Profits
Australia’s largest independent regional airline Regional Express today announced a 41% improvement of profits for Financial Year 2018 (FY18).
Pacific and Oceania
Virgin Australia Converts Ten Orders for the 737 MAX 8 for the Larger MAX 10
Boeing and the Virgin Australia Group announced the airline is adding the largest and most efficient member of the Boeing 737 MAX family to its growing single-aisle fleet. The carrier has converted ten orders for the Boeing 737 MAX 8 for the larger MAX 10 variant. The airline, which has a number of Boeing 737 … Read more
Qantas Freight to Launch a New Direct Freight Service From Darwin to Hong Kong
Qantas Freight will launch a new direct seasonal freight service from Darwin to Hong Kong, supporting producers in Northern Australia
Qantas to Deploy Boeing 787-9 on Its Routes to Hong Kong
Australian airline Qantas has today announced Hong Kong as the next destination for its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from December.
Fiji Airways Becomes First Oneworld Alliance Connect Partner
Oneworld today launches a new platform for linking up to the world’s premier airline alliance, enabling customers to enjoy more services and benefits across an even more extensive global network.
Qantas and Air New Zealand Announce Codeshare Agreement
Air New Zealand and Qantas have announced plans for a reciprocal codeshare agreement that leverages the strengths of each carrier’s domestic networks, making travel within Australia and New Zealand easier.
Regional Express Announces a Reduction in Services Between Mt Gambier and Adelaide
Regional Express has announced that it will be reducing services between Mt Gambier and Adelaide in a bid to better utilize scarce resources amid a global pilot shortage causing widespread disruption across all levels of the aviation industry.
Qantas Announces Order for Six Additional Boeing 787-9s
Qantas has today announced an order for six additional Boeing 787-9s to fly on its international network, bringing its fleet of Dreamliners to 14 by the end of 2020.
United Airlines and Air New Zealand Announce New Nonstop Service Between Chicago and Auckland
Air New Zealand today announced it will begin new nonstop service between Auckland and Chicago, beginning Nov. 30, 2018.
Fiji Airways Group Announces Record F$95.8M Profit
The Fiji Airways Group has announced its highest ever profit before tax of F$95.8 million for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2017, a 13.4% increase over the previous financial year.