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Airservices signs for navigation equipment checks

Airservices has signed a $100 million plus, 10-year contract with AeroPearl for the delivery of its Flight Inspection Service.

The Week in Brief 18 August 2011

VA's Canberra strategy; Qantas to Santiago; Buchanan address; and more.

No 'silver bullet' for alternative aviation fuels

Qantas fuel expert Felicity Thomas has clarified the airline's strategy for approaching biofuels.

Qantas moves to Asia

Qantas chief Alan Joyce has delivered a swag of announcements about new directions for the airline.

Pilot demand will require proactive strategy at schools level

The provision of the required professionals to the airline industry has received scant attention and in some cases is still not registering.

Strategic announces latest route plans

Strategic Airlines will commence flights between Australia and Hawaii from mid-December this year - and has other offshore plans.

Virgin Australia/Skywest's first ATR delivered

The first ATR 72-500 to take to local skies in the new Virgin Australia livery has been handed over.

Hobart Airport CEO outlines strategies for growth

Addressing the annual conference of the Australian Mayoral Aviation Council in Tasmania this week, Hobart Airport's Rod Parry outlined his vision for development of the facility.

Tiger back in the air, but will the pax return?

CASA has lifted the suspension of Tiger Airways enabling the budget carrier to return to the Australian skies - but will it be business as usual?

Newcastle Airport holds another aviation careers day

This week, Newcastle Airport hosted more than 120 high school students at its sixth annual Aviation Careers Day.

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