The return of Tiger Airways to the Australian domestic market has been delayed at least two more days following the decision by Tiger and CASA to further delay the federal court hearing into the extension of Tiger’s grounding from today until August 5. “Tiger Airways Australia and CASA are currently in ongoing discussions regarding the
BAE Systems Australia has announced the appointment of David Allott as its new chief executive, with effect from September 5, replacing the long serving Jim McDowell who will become the chief executive of BAE Systems Saudi Arabia. Allott is currently the managing director of BAE’s UK based Global Combat Systems business, which designs, manufactures and
Canberra Airport has launched the next stage of its $420 million “AirVolution” infrastructure project, with the official unveiling of a foundation stone for the construction of the Western Concourse Terminal today. Launched by ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher, Canberra Airport chairman Terry Snow and Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron, the Western Concourse Terminal and
A trial of new body imaging technology has begun at Sydney International Airport, as part of the federal government’s $200 million ‘Strengthening Aviation Security’ initiative. The body scanner trial, which is expected to be rolled out at other Australian international airports later this year, will use low-energy millimetre-waves to detect metal and non-metal items under
Korean Air has announced an order for two additional Boeing 737-900ERs. The aircraft, which will be fitted with Boeing’s new Sky Interior, are valued at US$171.6 million at list prices.
Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines began interlining flights and offering reciprocal lounge access from today under the first stage of their alliance partnership. Under the initial agreement, SIA passengers can now connect to Virgin Australia destinations on one ticket, which includes terminal transfers, inflight entertainment and meals onboard. Reciprocal lounge access is also available for
