Australia’s major carriers posted significant improvements in punctuality during the 12 months to June 2015, figures show. The overall figures from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) showed 86.5 per cent of domestic flights arrived on time in 2014/15, while 85.1 per cent of flight arrived at the gate on time. The
Organisers of February’s Australian International Airshow at Avalon say the 2015 event attracted almost 170,000 visitors and delivered a $146 million boost to the Victorian economy. Airshow chief executive Ian Honnery said the figures highlighted the strong “pulling power” of the event, which combined spectacular flying displays and an array of advanced military hardware, corporate
The Royal Australian Navy’s amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra has completed a graduated operational test and trials program, thereby achieving a key milestone on the path to initial operational capability (IOC). The program included integration of landing craft, as well as trials for the crew and ship and aviation systems, Defence stated. The S-70B-2 Seahawk,
COMMENT: Virgin Australia’s new “The Business” highlights how much the airline has changed the aviation landscape in this country, writes Chris Frame. Perth has become a strongly contested city in the battle of Australia’s two major airline groups; and this is one contest that Virgin Australia is determined to win. Today the aviation landscape in
Perth Airport has introduced new technology from travel technology provider Amadeus that will allow airlines to offer new checkin options for travellers. In addition to giving passengers and airlines more ways to check in, the Amadeus Airport Common Use Service (ACUS) is also expected to offer cost savings for the airport and its airline customers.
Malaysia Airlines has appointed a new country manager for Australia, New Zealand and South West Pacific after promoting incumbent Lee Poh Kait to a wider role within the recently restructured airline. Lee, who has been with Malaysia Airlines for eight years, will have an expanded role as regional manager for Australia, NZ, South West Pacific
