The Qantas Group and Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) have strengthened their strategic partnership, with Qantas Freight signing on as the airport’s first freight airline to operate at its 24-hour Cargo Precinct. The precinct will increase Sydney’s air cargo capacity by around 33 per cent upon opening and provide dedicated access via the upgraded Northern Road and proximity to growing freight and logistics centres at Kemps Creek and the Aerotropolis. As the … [Read more...] about Qantas Freight joins Western Sydney International Airport’s New 24-hour cargo precinct
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Qantas merges business units as International CEO steps down
Sydney-based Qantas Group has made a cut to its Group Management Committee in view of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, with Qantas International’s CEO, Tino La Spina, relieving his post effective 1 September, a press release confirmed. The Group expects its international flights to remain grounded until at least mid-2021. La Spina’s responsibilities will be transferred to Andrew David, CEO of Qantas Domestic, adding to his existing duties for Qantas Domestic and Qantas Freight. Meanwhile, John … [Read more...] about Qantas merges business units as International CEO steps down
Jetstar Pacific’s first 10 Airbus A320s
Vietnam’s low fare airlines, Jetstar Pacific, has officially received its first brand new Airbus A320ceo aircraft at Airbus’ factory in Toulouse, France, as part of the airline’s long-term goal to further expand its domestic and international footprint. This is the first of 10 Airbus A320ceo aircraft for the airline, following an MOU that was announced last July. After the delivery ceremony, the new aircraft will take off from Toulouse for its maiden voyage to Tan Son … [Read more...] about Jetstar Pacific’s first 10 Airbus A320s
Qantas shakes up executive management
The Qantas Group has announced changes to its executive leadership team as it continues its accelerated transformation programme. As a result of the new structure the current CEO of Qantas International, Simon Hickey, and CEO of Qantas Domestic, Lyell Strambi, have decided to leave the Qantas Group. Under the leadership of Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, the revised executive team will consist of: · Andrew David – CEO of Qantas … [Read more...] about Qantas shakes up executive management