Malaysia Air in SAF move
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 December 2021
Malaysian flag carrier Malaysia Airlines has flown an Airbus 330-200 from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to its Kuala Lumpur hub using a blend of approximately 38 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – made from substances such as used cooking oil – and 62 per cent conventional jet fuel.
Australian airlines launch anti-abuse code of practice
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 December 2021
Following similar moves by airlines and crews in the USA, airlines and airports in Australia have launched a campaign called 'No More Carry On' to stop abuse by passengers as the industry starts to resume flying.
More countries tighten Covid entry rules
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 December 2021
As another Covid wave sweeps Europe (and the world) more countries are applying new, strict entrance rules for foreign visitors and returning residents.
NAC files for Chapter 11
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 December 2021
Major regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, in another effort to restructure its debts.
Vistara 'hopeful' of 2022 787 deliveries
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
India's Vistara is "hoping to receive" four Boeing 787s during 2022.
Late deliveries stem from production delays at the US plane maker.
Virgin Australia, Hawaiian resume international services
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Virgin Australia has restarted international flights - with a party at the gate, giveaways, discounts and customer thankyous on a service to Fiji from Sydney.
BA out of Bangkok till October 2022
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
British Airways has cancelled all UK flights to Bangkok until late next year because of the ongoing Covid pandemic. BA only operates flights to Bangkok during the northern winter, typically October to March, so the impact will be less than might first be inferred.
Groupe Dubreuil airlines take A350-1000 deliveries
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Two French Groupe Dubreuil airlines - the low-cost French bee and French West Indies-based Air Caraibes - have each taken delivery of a new A350-1000.
Bamboo delays Melbourne service
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways has delayed the proposed Q4 2021 launch of flights to Australia's Melbourne (BTN May 1, 2021) and says it now intends to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to the Victorian capital from early next year.
Qantas commits to Sydney HQ
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
The NSW government has signed a deal with Qantas Airways to keep its global headquarters in Sydney, Australia and to build a new flight training centre with aircraft simulators in the state.
Qantas currently employs more than 3,000 staff at its headquarters.
Australia reports record daily Covid total
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Australia is reporting record Covid-19 infections, with 4110 on Saturday including outbreaks at a Victorian school camp and a New South Wales schoolkids' getaway.
WA shuffles the state government deck
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Former Health minister in the Western Australian state government Roger Cook will pass that portfolio to Amber-Jade Sanderson and focus his efforts on diversifying the WA economy by adding Tourism and Commerce to his economic portfolio.
Sydney to host local robotics heat
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Sydney, Australia has secured the national division of the world's largest robotics competition, VEX Robotics Australia National Championships 2022.
Malaysia Air in SAF move
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 December 2021
Malaysian flag carrier Malaysia Airlines has flown an Airbus 330-200 from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to its Kuala Lumpur hub using a blend of approximately 38 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – made from substances such as used cooking oil – and 62 per cent conventional jet fuel.
Australian airlines launch anti-abuse code of practice
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 December 2021
Following similar moves by airlines and crews in the USA, airlines and airports in Australia have launched a campaign called 'No More Carry On' to stop abuse by passengers as the industry starts to resume flying.
More countries tighten Covid entry rules
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 December 2021
As another Covid wave sweeps Europe (and the world) more countries are applying new, strict entrance rules for foreign visitors and returning residents.
NAC files for Chapter 11
- BTN News
- Monday, 20 December 2021
Major regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, in another effort to restructure its debts.
Vistara 'hopeful' of 2022 787 deliveries
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
India's Vistara is "hoping to receive" four Boeing 787s during 2022.
Late deliveries stem from production delays at the US plane maker.
Virgin Australia, Hawaiian resume international services
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Virgin Australia has restarted international flights - with a party at the gate, giveaways, discounts and customer thankyous on a service to Fiji from Sydney.
BA out of Bangkok till October 2022
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
British Airways has cancelled all UK flights to Bangkok until late next year because of the ongoing Covid pandemic. BA only operates flights to Bangkok during the northern winter, typically October to March, so the impact will be less than might first be inferred.
Groupe Dubreuil airlines take A350-1000 deliveries
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Two French Groupe Dubreuil airlines - the low-cost French bee and French West Indies-based Air Caraibes - have each taken delivery of a new A350-1000.
Bamboo delays Melbourne service
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Vietnamese carrier Bamboo Airways has delayed the proposed Q4 2021 launch of flights to Australia's Melbourne (BTN May 1, 2021) and says it now intends to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to the Victorian capital from early next year.
Qantas commits to Sydney HQ
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
The NSW government has signed a deal with Qantas Airways to keep its global headquarters in Sydney, Australia and to build a new flight training centre with aircraft simulators in the state.
Qantas currently employs more than 3,000 staff at its headquarters.
Australia reports record daily Covid total
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Australia is reporting record Covid-19 infections, with 4110 on Saturday including outbreaks at a Victorian school camp and a New South Wales schoolkids' getaway.
WA shuffles the state government deck
- BTN News
- Sunday, 19 December 2021
Former Health minister in the Western Australian state government Roger Cook will pass that portfolio to Amber-Jade Sanderson and focus his efforts on diversifying the WA economy by adding Tourism and Commerce to his economic portfolio.