Qantas is Trying to Convince Flight Attendants to Rejoin The Airline
As it struggles to keep up with demand, Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia, is the latest major airline to attempt to recruit back flight attendants who were fired or…
Air New Zealand forms team to develop next generation sustainable aircraft
Air New Zealand has named its partners in developing next generation aircraft for the future to replace its domestic fleet with a more sustainable option from 2030. The airline’s program,…
INCIDENT | Firefighting Boeing 737 crashes in Ravensthorpe, Australia
A firefighting Boeing 737 belonging to Coulson Aviation has crashed near Ravensthorpe, Western Australia, Australia. The aircraft, registered as N619SW, was involved in an operation to fight a bushfire in…
Australia‘s newest airline Bonza takes off for first commercial flight
Bonza, Australia’s newest airline, took off for its first commercial flight on January 31, 2023, with the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX carrying passengers between Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) and Proserpine…
Virgin Australia Wins Appeal Against Flight Attendant
An appeal Virgin Australia filed against a court order ordering the airline to rehire a flight attendant who was fired for taking a sleep during a trip and watching a…
Australia confirms purchase of 40 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks
Australia has confirmed the acquisition of 40 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk four-blade twin-engine medium-lift utility military helicopters in a $1.96 billion deal with the United States government. The purchase agreement…
Australian low-cost airline Bonza obtains AOC and will soon be selling tickets
Australia’s newest low-cost startup Bonza has obtained an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the country’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and will soon be selling tickets. The AOC, which was…
Aviation firefighters to strike at 27 Australian airports
Thousands of aviation firefighters are planning to take strike action across airports in Australia to protest staff shortages. The four-hour walkout is scheduled to take place on December 9, 2022…
FLYING KANGAROO IMPROVES FURTHER IN OCTOBER
Qantas customers had more on time flights and fewer cancellations in October, as the national carrier’s domestic performance continued to lift. After hitting a low point in July as sick…