China's airlines targeting senior Australian pilots
- BTN News
- Monday, 09 January 2017
China's aviation industry is hiring Australian pilots with salary packages in excess of A$400,000 a year tax free.
Cruise industry embracing technology at last
- Health & Leisure
- Monday, 09 January 2017
In stark contrast to the manual practices of 15 years ago when most cruise vessels physically counted passengers on and off, more cruise ships now boast sensors and trackers that help crew members better interact with guests and ensure the passengers make the most of on-board facilities.
SpiceJet plans 92-jet Boeing buy
- BTN News
- Monday, 09 January 2017
Indian budget airline SpiceJet is believed to be close to ordering at least 92 B737 jets in a move that would almost double its fleet size.
Plan promises JFK a new look
- BTN News
- Monday, 09 January 2017
In the USA, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has approved a US$32 billion plan to fund a new Port Authority bus terminal and renovate New York’s airports.
Air China to implement shark fin ban
- BTN News
- Monday, 09 January 2017
Air China's Air China Cargo has become the first Chinese mainland carrier to ban shark fin carriage, though it has not said when the policy will take effect.
China's airlines targeting senior Australian pilots
- BTN News
- Friday, 06 January 2017
China's aviation industry is hiring Australian pilots with salary packages in excess of A$400,000 a year tax free.
Cruise industry embracing technology at last
- Health & Leisure
- Friday, 06 January 2017
In stark contrast to the manual practices of 15 years ago when most cruise vessels physically counted passengers on and off, more cruise ships now boast sensors and trackers that help crew members better interact with guests and ensure the passengers make the most of on-board facilities.
HK licensing meets open soon
- MICE News
- Thursday, 05 January 2017
The world’s second largest (and Asia’s largest) event of its kind, the Hong Kong International Licensing Show (09-11 January) and Asian Licensing Conference (09-10 January) will open next week to showcase licensing opportunities in Asia. Both events are organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
Qantas, Cairns rated highly by OAG
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 04 January 2017
Australian airline Qantas was the most punctual airline of 2016 across the Asia-Pacific region, according to OAG’s annual Punctuality League. Jumping from fourth place to first in just one year, the carrier, which operated approximately 268,000 flights throughout 2016, marginally beat Japan Airlines to the top spot, with 87.6 per cent of its flights arriving on time.
Air cargo suffering as passenger demand drives fleet expansion
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 03 January 2017
Air freight divisions at Asian airlines are struggling to keep up with increases in plane numbers as strong passenger demand ensures more aircraft are flying - meaning more hard-to-fill belly cargo capacity.
Qatar buys 10pc of Latam
- BTN News
- Monday, 02 January 2017
Doha-based Qatar Airways says it has purchased a 10 per cent stake in Latin America's Latam Airlines Group for US$608 million.
Don't abandon MH370, says aviation industry
- BTN News
- Monday, 02 January 2017
The aviation industry has called on the Australian government not to call off the hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The Australian-led ocean search is due to wrap up in weeks.
Lie detector ready for ports use - Elkins
- BTN News
- Monday, 02 January 2017
A lie-detecting kiosk that can spot changes in physiology and behaviour is being developed for traveller interviews at air and sea ports.
