Virgin Australia Holdings (VAH) is selling 10 per cent of its shares to Singapore Airlines in an arrangement which will see it acquire 60 per cent of Tiger Australia, plus, under a separate agreement, 100 per cent of Perth-based Skywest. “The transactions announced today are in line with Virgin Australia’s strategy to become the airline
Malaysia Airlines will join the oneworld alliance on February 1, 2013. oneworld says Malaysia Airlines will substantially expand the alliance’s network in Southeast Asia, adding 15 destinations to the 840 already served in 156 countries. oneworld CEO Bruce Ashby said Malaysia Airlines’ Kuala Lumpur hub was geographically well-placed between existing hubs. “This will greatly enhance
Airbus’s A320neo program has achieved a major milestone following the assembly of the first Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1100G-JM engine. The engine, which uses an advanced gear system that allows the engine’s fan to operate at different speed than the low-pressure compressor and turbine, will soon enter testing at P&W’s test facility in Florida. The
Airbus and Boeing have both announced upgraded business jets at this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference in Florida. Airbus has introduced the ACJ318 Enhanced aircraft, a new version of the smallest of the manufacturer’s corporate jet family. New features on the A318 derivative include an extensive cabin upgrade, and communications and entertainment improvements.
Qantas will add 1,700 seats a week between Melbourne and Tasmania when it introduces Q400 flights to Hobart, Launceston and Devonport. Hobart will see another 1,030 seats each week in an additional frequency operated by QantasLink Q400s, complementing the existing twice daily Boeing 737 services. Launceston will receive another 690 seats, with the number of
Air New Zealand has reduced its new ‘Night Rider’ fare between Auckland and Wellington to NZ$7 each way in the lead up to Christmas. On offer for flights between December 17 and 24, the fares are applicable to late night services between the cities. The airline’s CEO Rob Fyfe said: “We reckon there are plenty of
