All the changes from CASA’s aircraft register, as analysed by Hannah Dowling. This month, iconic Rex jets leave the register, Qantas Group continues its fleet expansion, Virgin pumps the brakes and E190 leases change hands.
The carrier has lodged an application with the International Air Services Commission (IASC) to launch the first three routes to Sydney, Brisbane and Perth in June 2025, using Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft configured with between 354 and 412 …
Flights will operate every day except Monday and Saturday as an extension to the Taiwanese carrier’s existing A350-900 service between Taipei and Melbourne over the summer period and are expected to add more than 3,000 weekly seats on the Melbourne–Auc…
The 737-800, VH-YQR, was operating a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne on 6 September last year when a member of the cabin crew requested to enter the flight deck as the plane reached cruising altitude near Ballina.
The RAAF recently conducted landings with its EA-18G Growler fighter jet aircraft using a Mobile Aircraft Arrestor System to demonstrate its capabilities at Base Amberley.
In a significant intervention, the union appeared to link its support for the airline’s deal with Qatar Airways to the possible appointment of Paul Jones, who was previously a Qantas executive involved in the airline’s illegal sacking of ground workers…
Warbirds, classic aircraft, museum and airshow news. This month, HARS works to restore an old Vampire trainer, the Hunter Fighter Collection expands, a Gnat is re-registered in NZ, and an aerial welcome for the King and Queen.
The TWU says 98 per cent of workers supported the protected industrial action ballot, which was filed at the end of October, after knocking back the same proposed agreement from dnata twice by margins of 92 per cent and 94 per cent respectively.
Steve Roberton takes over from Warren “Macca” McDonald, who is retiring after a distinguished career. Following a transitional handover period, Roberton now reports to Ray Piselli, vice president international business at Lockheed Martin.
Speaking to Adelaide’s FiveAA radio, Transport Minister Catherine King agreed that Qantas “should do better” in the city, which currently hosts nine other international carriers, and indicated she would be willing to press the Flying Kangaroo to bring …