Jetstar puts Rarotonga on sale
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 July 2024
Australia's Jetstar is marking the anniversary of its first Sydney to Rarotonga flights with a fare sale costing from A$229 one-way.
TSA adds Air NZ to PreCheck program
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 July 2024
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expanding its TSA PreCheck program with the addition of Air New Zealand, Aer Lingus, Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia, taking total airline membership to nearly 100.
EU nod for Lufthansa participation in ITA Airways
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 July 2024
Lufthansa has received approval from Brussels to acquire an initial 41 per cent minority stake in Italy's Ita Airways.
Australia to host WCPGHAN in 2028
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 July 2024
Brisbane, Australia has won its bid for the World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (WCPGHAN) in 2028, which Australia will host for the first time.
Scoot puts favourite Australian destinations Athens, Osaka and Bali on sale
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Singapore Airlines' budget carrier Scoot is offering a seat-only one-way flight from Sydney to Athens in Greece for A$405 (or A$395 from Melbourne).
Sydney to Osaka, Japan costs A$335 out of Sydney, A$325 from Melbourne and A$319 from Perth.
Cathay aiming for pre-Covid flight numbers
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is restoring flights to Brisbane and Perth in Australia to pre-pandemic levels from 28 October 2024.
Creditors vote for Bonza to be wound up
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Creditors of failed Australian startup carrier Bonza this week voted to liquidate the airline.
Hyatt to lose Perth property
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
The Hyatt accommodation brand is to exit Perth, Western Australia.
Singapore-based Tuan Sing Holdings has confirmed its Adelaide Terrace property will cease to be managed by Hyatt from September 1.
The hotel then will operate under a new brand and manager.
Qatar Air claims social media lead
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Qatar Airways Group has reported the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, confirming record profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) for the 2023/24 financial year.
EASA issues airworthiness directive on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 787 engines
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine that is one of the two used on Boeing 787 jets.
Arctic ban hits HFO (dirty fuel) ships
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), the dirtiest and most climate-damaging fuel for ships in Arctic waters, is being banned.
Airbus says 'door not closed on the A380'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
European plane maker Airbus says it could resume production of the Airbus A380, saying "the door is closed, but it is not locked".
Boeing agrees Spirit deal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
US plane maker Boeing has agreed a US$4.7 billion deal to buy back Spirit Aerosystems, the parts supplier it sold nearly 20 years ago, as it attempts to improve safety and quality in its manufacturing processes.
Jetstar puts Rarotonga on sale
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 July 2024
Australia's Jetstar is marking the anniversary of its first Sydney to Rarotonga flights with a fare sale costing from A$229 one-way.
TSA adds Air NZ to PreCheck program
- BTN News
- Friday, 05 July 2024
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expanding its TSA PreCheck program with the addition of Air New Zealand, Aer Lingus, Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia, taking total airline membership to nearly 100.
EU nod for Lufthansa participation in ITA Airways
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 July 2024
Lufthansa has received approval from Brussels to acquire an initial 41 per cent minority stake in Italy's Ita Airways.
Australia to host WCPGHAN in 2028
- BTN News
- Thursday, 04 July 2024
Brisbane, Australia has won its bid for the World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (WCPGHAN) in 2028, which Australia will host for the first time.
Scoot puts favourite Australian destinations Athens, Osaka and Bali on sale
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Singapore Airlines' budget carrier Scoot is offering a seat-only one-way flight from Sydney to Athens in Greece for A$405 (or A$395 from Melbourne).
Sydney to Osaka, Japan costs A$335 out of Sydney, A$325 from Melbourne and A$319 from Perth.
Cathay aiming for pre-Covid flight numbers
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is restoring flights to Brisbane and Perth in Australia to pre-pandemic levels from 28 October 2024.
Creditors vote for Bonza to be wound up
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Creditors of failed Australian startup carrier Bonza this week voted to liquidate the airline.
Hyatt to lose Perth property
- Health & Leisure
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
The Hyatt accommodation brand is to exit Perth, Western Australia.
Singapore-based Tuan Sing Holdings has confirmed its Adelaide Terrace property will cease to be managed by Hyatt from September 1.
The hotel then will operate under a new brand and manager.
Qatar Air claims social media lead
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 03 July 2024
Qatar Airways Group has reported the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, confirming record profits of QAR6.1 billion (US$1.7 billion) for the 2023/24 financial year.
EASA issues airworthiness directive on Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 787 engines
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine that is one of the two used on Boeing 787 jets.
Arctic ban hits HFO (dirty fuel) ships
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), the dirtiest and most climate-damaging fuel for ships in Arctic waters, is being banned.
Airbus says 'door not closed on the A380'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
European plane maker Airbus says it could resume production of the Airbus A380, saying "the door is closed, but it is not locked".
Boeing agrees Spirit deal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
US plane maker Boeing has agreed a US$4.7 billion deal to buy back Spirit Aerosystems, the parts supplier it sold nearly 20 years ago, as it attempts to improve safety and quality in its manufacturing processes.
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