The Queensland government will contribute $300 million to RACQ CareFlight Queensland over the next decade to assist with the operations of the state-based helicopter rescue service and to upgrade its helicopter fleet and network of bases. “The Newman government has provided CareFlight with certainty over the next decade, enabling the service to continue to meet
GE Aviation says it has delivered its 2,000th GE90 engine used on the Boeing 777 family of aircraft. The GE90 engines were used by about 70 operators around the world, GE Aviation said in a statement on Monday (US time). The 2,000th engine delivered was for the popular 777-300ER variant. GE Aviation general manager of
AirAsia X has firmed up an order for 55 Airbus A330neo, or new engine option, aircraft. The Asia-based low-cost carrier has converted a Memorandum of Understanding for 50 of the updated and re-engined Airbus A330 model signed in July, and added a further five frames. Airbus said in a statement on Monday (European time) deliveries
Fiji Airways has bulked up its New Zealand network with new twice weekly flights between Nadi and Wellington to start in June 2015. The new route to the New Zealand capital was due to commence on June 25 2015 and operate on Thursdays and Sundays, Fiji Airways said in a statement on Monday. Wellington will
A hostage situation in Sydney has prompted authorities to divert aircraft away from the central business district. NSW Police helicopters are in the air above a cafe in Martin Place on Monday, with streets blocked off and scores of police and military personnel on the scene. Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss said there was “at this
Qantas has made sweeping changes to its senior executive ranks with the heads of its Domestic and International operations heading for the departure gate as part of a major restructure. Lyell Strambi, who runs Qantas Domestic, and the head of Qantas International Simon Hickey will leave the company once the new structure is in place
