TNT cargo deal boosts Virgin
Virgin Australia’s plan to increase its annual freight revenue to $150 million has received a big boost.
Aviation
Boom for reborn airline
In little over a year Skytrans has gone from bust to boom, growing its staff numbers by 250 per cent.
CSIRO to ink new Boeing deal
The CSIRO will next year sign a new, five-year strategic research program with aerospace giant Boeing.
Qantas points for active flyers
Qantas will hand points to Frequent Flyers for taking a walk as part of its new health insurance program.
Gulf passengers face Dubai tax
Australian passengers flying out of Dubai airports are set to be slugged with a $12.50 departure tax.
CASA sets out drone rules
For drones weighing between 25kg and 150kg, operators need to hold a remote pilot licence.
Montreal needs universal support
The Flydubai crash in Russia on March 19 regrettably typifies air disasters in many respects.
Controlled airspace under cloud
Pilots still have to blunder around in cloud despite numerous recommendations to institute a proven safety standard.
Virgin’s credibility takes dive
Virgin Australia’s financial credibility has been dealt a serious blow after Standard & Poor’s downgraded its outlook.
Branson’s payday nears
Richard Branson could soon be on his way to a $US500 million ($650m) payday.
Bradford denies deal conflicts
The pilot dubbed the “Million Dollar Man” by critics denies any conflict of interest in a Airservices contract.
Chopper trade has oil problem
The sinking oil price has left many helicopters idle amid an oversupply among those servicing a once booming industry.
Qantas boosts capacity 9pc
New services to the US and Asia helped Qantas increase capacity 9.5pc in February from a year ago.
4500 face chop as Boeing stalls
Boeing plans to cut more than 4500 jobs by June as it cuts costs while customers demand less expensive jetliners.
Etihad, Opera House in tune
Etihad is hoping its Sydney Opera House sponsorship will help it ramp up flights to Australia.
Air NZ looks to exit Virgin
Air New Zealand has sent Virgin Australia shares into a 9.3 per cent free fall as it outlined a review of its stake.
Air NZ nerves cloud Virgin future
Air New Zealand chief Christopher Luxon has either lost faith in Virgin Australia, or lost his nerve.
Air NZ may offload Virgin stake
Virgin Australia’s biggest shareholder, Air New Zealand, may sell part or all of its 26pc stake in the airline.
Virgin America ripe for sale
Low-fare aviation start-up Virgin America may soon have a new owner.
Uncertainty over Virgin’s route
A review of Virgin must look at whether its capital structure is behind its inability to generate cash, or its strategy, or both.
Save a spot for the chopper
Helicopter transport is dangerously close to being squeezed out of our inner urban areas.
Testing ‘relies on pilot honesty’
The suspected suicide of a Qantas pilot who flew a private plane into the ocean at 200km/h has sparked debate.
Minister bids to cut China visa fee
Federal Tourism Minister Richard Colbeck plans to push to cut the proposed visa fee for Chinese visitors to Australia.
Debris ‘highly likely’ MH370
Transport Minister says an investigation has found two pieces are consistent with a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft.
Airport parking profits soar
Almost 70 cents in every dollar you spend on airport parking becomes profit | Which airport made the most?
Attacks raise new travel fears
The Brussels blasts have reignited debate over whether airports can be better secured, and at what cost to travel.
Virgin searches for savings
Virgin Australia search all aspects of its business for savings in a review its capital structure.
Virgin secures $425m debt deal
Virgin Australia has tapped major shareholders for a new loan facility as it pursues a review of its balance sheet.
Senate approves airline bill
A US Senate committee bill opens the door to enhanced screening of pilots with possible mental health problems.
NodeSat aims to cut red tape
A new tech start-up is promising to rip through the reams of red-tape holding back Australian aerospace companies.
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