The Bombardier C-Series was a great aircraft, but it did not sell so well. Sales increased significantly once Airbus took control of the program. Why did Airbus make this acquisition, and why has the aircraft been so successful rebranded as the Airbus A220? The Bombardier C-Series The C-Series was launched in 2008, announced at the Farnborough Intern …
Monday’s opening of the two-way, trans-Tasman bubble marks one of the most significant moments for the industry since the start of the COVID crisis, with international travel now back on for our most popular overseas destination. But, perhaps sensibly, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern also outlined what would happen should COVID outbreaks o …
Australian aviation’s infamous capacity wars look set to return after Qantas and Jetstar announced they would soon be flying more aircraft on their domestic routes than before than pandemic. The announcement came minutes after Virgin pledged to hire 150 new cabin crew and lease 10 new 737s because it was “committed” to restoring its pre-COVID market …
Qantas is reaping the benefits of Australia’s internal borders re-opening and people’s increasing willingness to travel. The airline’s key domestic leisure market is back to pre-pandemic levels. According to Qantas’ CEO, as he walks through airport terminals, every new day now feels closer to normal. Speaking at an online CAPA Live Event on Wednesda …
The TWU has today begun its bid in the Federal Court to force Qantas to rehire more than 2,000 ground handlers whose roles were outsourced earlier this year. The union has hired Waterfront dispute lawyer Josh Bornstein to argue the airline’s actions contravene the Fair Work Act because employees at the new companies will now no longer be entitled to …
As you settle in for a meal on a long-haul flight, do you ever wonder how all that food and equipment makes it onboard? It’s a formidable challenge, with items rarely left behind! Let’s take a look at how a Qantas crew manage the 44,000 items needed for a typical long-haul flight. Equipping a long-haul flight With over 400 passengers onboard, there i …
Go Top