A number of unions representing airport and airline workers have joined together to launch the Australian Aviation Unions Federation, which aims to become the major mouthpiece for Australian aviation workers. The AUF was launched on May 6 by the Transport Workers’ Union, the Flight Attendants Association of Australia (FAAA) and the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers
Rawandan carrier RawandAir has placed an order for two Boeing 737-800s. “Boeing’s Next-Generation 737-800s will enable us to eventually expand to regional hubs across Africa and the Middle East,” said John Mirenge, RwandAir chairman. “They will become the mainstay of our fleet.” The carrier currently operates a fleet of regional jets from its base in
Changes to the Qantas Sale Act to relax restrictions on the airline’s ownership have been put on hold until after the federal election later this year, according to a report in the Australian Financial Review. The newspaper states that the amendments to the Act are not on the parliamentary agenda for May and June in
Outgoing Virgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey was farewelled by colleagues, key industry executives, political figures and media during a dinner at Sydney’s Ivy Room on May 5, shortly before his last official day as boss of the airline he co-founded with Sir Richard Branson 10 years ago. Key founding Virgin Blue executives including former deputy
The RAAF formally took delivery of the first two of six Boeing 737 Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft at a ceremony at RAAF Williamtown on May 5. The official handover has seen the two aircraft brought onto the RAAF’s register with 2SQN, a large proportion of the project’s contracted fees paid to Boeing, and comes six months
Boeing has selected UK based Monarch Aircraft Engineering as a maintenance, repair and overhaul partner for its GoldCare 787 support package. Under the agreement, Monarch will conduct scheduled maintenance for 787s, including A, B, C and D checks for 787s covered under the GoldCare program in Europe. Monarch’s sister company Monarch Airlines has six 787s
