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Qantas and Jetstar Meet Strong Domestic Demand with More Aircraft and Flights

WIL BALDWIN June 20, 2021

The Qantas Group is preparing for continued growth in domestic travel demand, with additional aircraft to be made available for Qantas and Jetstar flying. Additional E190's for QantasLink The national carrier today announced an expansion of its three-year deal with Alliance Airlines, which provides QantasLink with capacity…

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Air New Zealand to Establish New Crew Base in Brisbane Australia

WIL BALDWIN June 10, 2021

Air New Zealand has extended its agreement with the Australian Government to operate flights between Norfolk Island and Australia from 30 August 2021 until the end of August 2023. Under the agreement, Air New Zealand will use its A320…

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Qantas Group Announces its Balance Sheet Repair is Underway

WIL BALDWIN May 19, 2021

A sustained rebound in domestic travel demand, and the performance of its Freight and Loyalty divisions, continues to drive the Qantas Group’s recovery from the impacts of COVID-19. Based on current trading conditions the Group…

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Virgin Australia Group Outlines Growth Plans to Support Tourism Recovery

WIL BALDWIN April 19, 2021

BRISBANE, 15 April 2021: Virgin Australia Group has announced fast-tracked plans to acquire new aircraft, create more frontline jobs and grow its network to further support domestic tourism. The recovery efforts include the reintroduction of…

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Boeing Nets $1.7B Contract for P-8A Poseidon Submarine Hunters

WIL BALDWIN March 31, 2021

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 31, 2021 — The U.S. Navy today awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Nine aircraft will join the U.S. Navy fleet and two…

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Boeing Loyal Wingman Uncrewed Aircraft Completes First Flight

WIL BALDWIN March 2, 2021

AUSTRALIA, March 1, 2021 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have successfully completed the first test flight of the Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft. The flight of the first military aircraft…

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Qantas Starts Flights to Griffith, Australia

WIL BALDWIN March 1, 2021

QantasLink is today adding Griffith to its map, operating direct flights from Sydney for the first time to meet increased demand for travel within Australia. The inaugural flight QF2121 arrived in Griffith from Sydney at…

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Virgin Australia Opens Lounge of the Future

WIL BALDWIN February 26, 2021

Virgin Australia has today revealed its Lounge of the future, with the opening of its highly anticipated Adelaide Airport Lounge. Designed by Brisbane’s WMK Architecture, the 283-seat Adelaide Lounge completes Virgin Australia’s network of seven domestic…

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Qantas and Jetstar Plan to Resume International Flights in Late October

WIL BALDWIN February 24, 2021

Qantas (ASX: QAN.AX) and Jetstar are planning to restart regular international passenger flights to most destinations starting 31 October 2021 – a four month extension from the previous estimate of July, which had been in…

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Virgin Australia Hosts Wedding in the Sky

WIL BALDWIN February 21, 2021

A Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Sydney has played host to the airline’s first-ever mid-air wedding today, for Melbourne couple, Elaine Tiong and Luke Serdar. Stunned passengers, onboard flight VA841, looked on as Elaine…