Ending the domestic capacity war appears to have given local carriers the ability to increase airfares, particularly at the budget end of the market, latest figures show. Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) figures indicate ticket prices for domestic flights across all categories – from the best discount economy fares to business class –
A “gutted” Tony Fernandes says he hopes the finding of crashed Indonesia AirAsia flight QZ8501’s fuselage brings the families and friends of those on board one step closer to achieving “closure”. The fuselage of the aircraft – registration PK-AXC – that was lost during a flights from Surabaya to Singapore on December 28 was found
Regional Express (Rex) has postponed plans to begin services to Cape York communities in Far North Queensland previously served by Skytrans. The airline says it decided to drop proposed flights from Cairns to Aurukun, Edward River, Kowanyama and Bamaga that were to begin in mid-March after consulting with local communities in the area. “Rex has made
Airbus has officially launched its long-range Airbus A321neo (new engine option) with an order for 30 of the narrowbody aircraft from launch customer Air Lease Corporation. This latest version of the A320neo Family, which was flagged in October 2014, will have a 97 tonne maximum takeoff weight and a range of 4,000 nautical miles, Airbus
Both Boeing and Airbus have trumpeted 2014 as a year of milestones and achievements as the pair prepares to lock horns for another 12 months in a battle for marketshare. The Chicago-headquartered Boeing took out the honours for most commercial aircraft delivered in 2014 with 723, its highest ever annual total for a second year
Regular air services look set to return to Cape York communities Pormpuraaw and Kowanyama that were lost after Skytrans shut down, with Cairns-based Hinterland Aviation planning begin flights from Cairns before the end of the month. The regional operator is workingwith the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to upgrade its Air Operator’s Certificate to allow it
