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Qantas and Emirates have welcomed the New Zealand Minister for Transport’s decision to approve their partnership for five years. The partnership will provide New Zealand customers with stronger links to Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the UK, as well as frequent flyer benefits. Qantas and Emirates applied for authorisation of the partnership [...]
The import supply chain will feel the sting of the Federal Budget, writes director of advocacy body Freight & Trade Alliance (FTA) Paul Zalai.
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Comment – Charles Pauka After spending $1.5 million on its latest report on Wilton, which comprehensively dismisses the location as unsuitable for a large international airport, federal infrastructure and transport minister Anthony Albanese has responded swiftly – by announcing yet another report into Wilton, at an undetermined cost. There have been more than 20 reports [...]
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Virgin Australia, Brisbane Airport Corporation and sustainable jet fuel company SkyNRG have announced a feasibility study into the creation of Australia’s first ‘bio-port’ at Brisbane Airport. The three parties have agreed to enter a memorandum of understanding that will see them work together towards the ultimate goal of enabling aircraft to be fuelled with sustainable [...]
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) is to acquire another 9.9% of Virgin Australia in a move that will increase its stake to 19.9%, just below the reportable limit. The strategic stake will be acquired from Richard Branson through his shareholding in the Virgin Group. Singapore Airlines is to purchase 255.5 million shares at 48 Australian cents per [...]
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced that it will not oppose the proposed acquisition by Virgin Australia Holdings Limited of 60% of Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd. Virgin Australia is the second largest domestic airline operator in Australia, behind the Qantas Group. Tiger Australia commenced operations in November 2007 and currently services [...]
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A new memorandum of understanding between Australia and the Philippines has secured the rights for international flights to Avalon.
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Dalian China Express International Transportation has handled the shipment of very long cargo through Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), which required airport authorities to temporarily remove a length of handrails to allow the safe handling of a very long flat-bedded truck. The consignment, which arrived from Europe onboard a chartered Antonov AN-124, was made up [...]
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Qantas has significantly expanded its code share agreement with China Eastern Airlines, gaining better access to major cities in China and meeting strong demand from the business market. From 1 May 2013, Qantas will code share on China Eastern’s daily Melbourne-Shanghai services as well as its Sydney-Nanjing-Beijing services, which operate three times per week. Qantas [...]
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Understandably, Qantas and Emirates airlines have welcomed the ACCC’s conditional approval of their partnership, while the Transport Workers Union continues its opposition. Qantas For its part, Qantas says the partnership will provide customers with a seamless international and Australian network, frequent flyer benefits and world-class travel experiences. “Today’s decision follows a six month review [...]
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