Air New Zealand is taking the country’s Commerce Commission to court in a bid to counter its allegations that 13 airlines colluded in fixing prices in theair cargo market there. Air NZ has gone to the High Court to try to force the Commission to disclose any evidence it has against the airline, saying its own internal investigations have failed to uncover wrongdoing and that the Commission’s actions are impacting the carrier on many levels. … [Read more...] about NEW ZEALAND: Air NZ takes Commission to court
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AUSTRALIA: Qantas A380s back in the air
All three of Qantas’ new A380 super jumbo jets are up, up and away once more after being grounded for 24 hours to deal with fuel tank and steeringproblems, the carrier said. The aircraft were grounded in London and Sydney to deal with issues the airline described as “teething problemsâ€Â. Two were out of service due to a fuel tank indication system problem and one experienced a nose wheel ground steering issue and an unrelated fuel leak issue, Qantas said in a statement. … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Qantas A380s back in the air
AUSTRALIA: Australia’s rural carriers dropping like flies
Another carrier - Australia’s Queensland- based carrier SkyAirWorld – has gone belly-up joining the swelling ranks of small rural aviation service providers downunder that are falling victim to theglobal recession. SkyAirWorld’s troubles could also spill over to East Timor’s upstart national carrier Timor Air which had wet leased one of SkyAirWorld’s 94-seat Embraer aircraft to fly from Dili to Darwin and Bali. The Brisbane carrier also … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Australia’s rural carriers dropping like flies
AUSTRALIA: BOC reaches leasing deal with Virgin Blue
BOC Aviation has concluded a purchase- and-leaseback (PLB) deal with Virgin Blue Airlines for one late-2008 vintage aircraft and three new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The aircraft will be leased for an average lease term of 10 years, with delivery of the three new aircraft scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year. Virgin Blue, Australia’s second largest airline with a 32 per cent market share in the domestic market, will use the aircraft for domestic and international routes in … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: BOC reaches leasing deal with Virgin Blue
SINGAPORE: SIA begins Kuwait service
Singapore Airlines has begun flights between Kuwait and Singapore, via Abu Dhabi from mid-March. The new four times weekly service will operate usingthe Boeing 777-200 aircraft. Besides Kuwait, Singapore Airlines flies to four other cities in the Middle East, including Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, and Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the UAE. SOUTH KOREA As part of its celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of the airline, Korean Air will showcase the evolution of its flight … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: SIA begins Kuwait service
SINGAPORE: New Latin American services for SIA Cargo
In the face of persistent industry gloom, Singapore Airlines Cargo has commenced B747-400 freighter flights to the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, Quito in Ecuador, and Bogota in Colombia. The cargo division began operating the services from 7 February under a special approval granted by the aviationauthorities in these countries. “Singapore Airlines Cargo can play an important role in connecting the expanding Latin American market with other major markets in Europe, Asia, North America … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: New Latin American services for SIA Cargo
