Jetstar has launched a cadet pilot training scheme in partnership with Moorabbin based Oxford Aviation Academy Group and CTC Aviation Group of Hamilton, New Zealand, which will train up to 70 pilots in its first year of operation. Jetstar’s Cadet Pilot Training Program will take in candidates not only from Australia and New Zealand but
China Southern is planning a significant expansion of its operations into Australia, announcing plans to fly to Brisbane for the first time, and increased frequencies to Sydney and Melbourne. From November 1 China Southern will begin three times weekly Airbus A330 flights between Guangzhou and Brisbane. The flights will be the only direct services between
New figures from the Bureau of Infrstructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) show that international passenger traffic again grew strongly during March 2010, continuing an upward trend being driven by low cost carriers. Passenger numbers increased by 14.2 per cent during the month compared to March 2009 to 2.137 million, which is the largest single
Rolls-Royce has announced that it has successfully run the latest core engine build in its E3E (efficiency, environment, economy) two-shaft research program. “Our E3E technology, which is at the heart of our future two shaft engine product strategy, continues to make great progress,” said RR’s president of civil aerospace Mark King. E3E is aimed at
Jetstar has announced that it will trial hiring out Apple iPads for onboard entertainment on some domestic services. The trial will make Jetstar the first carrier in the world to offer iPad hire onboard when they come on offer from late June. The iPads will be available to rent for $10, and will provide inflight
Qantas has announced that it will increase the number of A380 services it operates from Melbourne to Singapore, London and Los Angeles as the airline takes delivery of more of the type. Qantas currently flies twice weekly A380 services on the Melbourne-Singapore-London route, which will rise to five times weekly after the arrival of the
