Australia News
Airlines Hawaiian Airlines and Virgin Australia expand codeshare agreement
Hawaiian Airlines and Virgin Australia have published, that the airlines have expanded their existing codeshare agreement
General Aviation Textron Aviation expands customer solutions in Australia
Textron Aviation has announced, that it will implement new customer support solutions in Australia
Helicopters Victoria Police orders three AW139 helicopters
Helicopter manufacturer Leonardo has announced, that Victoria Police has ordered three AW139s
Industry Virgin Australia decides for Boeing 737 MAX 10
Australia’s second largest carrier has converted ten ordered Boeing 737 MAX 8 to larger MAX 10.
UAV Boeing completes autonomous synchronised flight tests in Australia
Boeing has successfully completed the first suite of synchronised unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight tests using new on-board autonomous command and control technology developed by Boeing in Australia.
General Aviation Embraer delivers first Phenom 300E in Asia Pacific
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has announced, that it has delivered the first Phenom 300E business jet to the Asia Pacific market.
Airlines Air France and Qantas announce codeshare agreement
Air France and Qantas have announced they have renewed their codeshare agreement.
Start-Ups Boeing HorizonX invest in Australian Startup Myriota
Boeing has announced, that it will invest in Australia-based Start-Up company Myriota. The company seeks to revolutionize satellite communications.
Airlines Qantas starts first direct flights between Australia and Europe
Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has commenced the first direct flights between Europe and Australia.
Airlines Qantas and American Airlines to sign Joint Business
Qantas and American Airlines have send out a new application, hoping to form a joint business. With newly stimulated demand, the carriers hope to generate up to 180,000 new trips between the US and Australia and New Zealand.
Industry Jetstar Airways announces Airbus A321LR operations
The Australian low cost carrier Jetstar has announced it will receive 18 Airbus A321Neo LR in the next years.
Airlines Qantas unveils B787 with special livery
Australia’s Qantas has unveiled a special livery honoring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians on its new Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner.
General Aviation Royal Flying Doctor Service acquires two Beechcraft King Air 350
Textron Aviation has announced during the Singapore Air Show 2018 that it has received an order from the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) South Eastern Section for two Beechcraft King Air 350.
Helicopters Babcock International receives first H175
Australian offshore service provider Babcock International has received its first of two H175 helicopters. The delivery ceremony was held in Darwin, Australia.
Start-Ups Samoa Airways commences operations
Samoa Airways has commenced operations on Monday, 14 November 2017. The inaugural flight departed from Apia Faleolo to Auckland International Airport.
Helicopters Queensland government orders new AW139
The Government of Queensland in Australia has placed an order for two Leonardo AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters. The helicopters will be used for EMS/SAR missions for Queensland Government Air (QGAir).
Airlines Qantas receives first Boeing 787-9
The first Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner has touched down in Sydney this morning. The brand new long-haul jet is set to become a game-changer for Qantas, CEO Alan Joyce says.
Airlines Qantas starts first direct flights between Australia and Europe
Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has commenced the first direct flights between Europe and Australia.