QantasLink

By Richard Maslen
Based on the analyst modelling, the economic study, commissioned by the Qantas Group suggests the estimated total economic contribution of the Qantas Group to Australia in 2014/15 is $11.4 billion ($5.9 billion direct and $5.4 billion indirect) while facilitating an additional $9.5 billion of tourism expenditure across Australia.
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Jetstar plans to start regional services in New Zealand before the end of the year. The low-cost carrier will operate a fleet of five turboprops on the enhanced network in New Zealand, bringing low fare competition to many monopoly domestic routes outside the country’s main centres.
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
The initial network will cover at least four regional points in New Zealand and new destinations under consideration include Hamilton, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Napier and Palmerston North in the North Island and Nelson and Invercargill in the South Island, in addition to the airline’s current network of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown.
Airports & Networks

By Poppy Marello
QantasLink has announced it will start flying to Whyalla next year, on South Australia’s Spencer Gulf coast commencing April 13, 2015.
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
Australian national carrier Qantas has confirmed that it has formally applied for its QantasLink regional business to gain a licence to operate on the
Airports & Networks

By Richard Maslen
When Boeing acquired McDonnell Douglas the future of its MD-95 programme was in serious doubt. However, Boeing stuck with the project with the belief
Airports & Networks