Senator Malcolm Roberts made the comments, reportedly backed by requested Freedom of Information documents, during a recent Senate committee hearing, alleging that the RAAF had coordinated a scheme to delay start dates for ex-RAAF pilots transitioning …
Speaking to reporters at Parliament House, Transport Minister Catherine King said the firm, which took ownership of Rex in a $172.5 million deal last December, had “given significant undertakings to the government around regional connectivity”.
Regional and remote airports impacted by Rex’s administration can apply for reimbursement from a pool of $5 million under the Government’s Regional and Remote Airport Support Program, with the aim of preserving regional services while minimising impact…
The Flying Kangaroo, which owns 33.32 per cent of Jetstar Japan, will offload its stake in the airline, with Japanese-government-owned Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) to become a new shareholder. The carrier is expected to shed the Jetstar brand follow…
Run in partnership with Aviation/Aerospace Australia, the Aviators in Schools program seeks to “bring real‑world STEM learning into classrooms and inspire the next generation of industry talent” with the hope of addressing the ongoing STEM skills short…
The new Dreamliners, replacing older 787-9s on the route, increase total seats to 303, with economy seats up from 262 to 271 and business up from 26 to 32. All have in-seat charging, new entertainment systems, and access to high-speed onboard wi-fi.
Economy Plus seats are now on sale for equipped Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321XLR, and A220-300 aircraft operating domestic and short-haul international services. The first flights with the new product – which competes with Virgin’s Economy X – will take …
In a recent article, scientists from Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) said the Airbus software update in November, which was rolled out in response to solar radiation causing dangerous glitches, highlights the financial r…
The two organisations have signed another agreement that will see several cohorts of Airservices trainees travel to Christchurch for instruction over the next 12 months. It comes as Airservices faces scrutiny over recent staff shortages, and plans to e…