Virgin Australia has achieved a tentative contract deal with its cabin crew workers, averting the prospect of strike action over the busy holiday period.
Third-party training inconsistent with Boeing’s recommendations and Virgin Australia’s adopted procedures contributed to several hard landings, the ATSB said.
United Airlines is replacing engines on two Boeing 737NGs after finding parts from AOG Technics, a supplier alleged to have falsified certification documents.
Virgin Australia is due to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by the end of June, which the airline plans to deploy on flights to Tokyo soon thereafter.
Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission says slot allocation at Sydney Airport must be reformed in order to increase competition in the domestic market.
CASA has lost a lot of experienced technical staff over the past 10 years, said Darren Dunbier, Virgin Australia’s general manger for engineering operations.
Delivery delays for Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737-8 aircraft means the carrier is unable to use the aircraft to launch flights to Tokyo as planned.
Negotiate with senior network planners from Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, IndiGo, AirAsia Group and more at the region’s leading aviation event in Chiang Mai.
While Virgin Australia is focused on returning to profitability in the current fiscal year, the airline is also just as determined to maintain its market share goals.
