The latest industry news for the aviation and aerospace sectors.


Qantas to launch next-gen check-in system

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Qantas will launch the first phase of its new Next Generation Check-in system in Perth on July 28, the airline announced in Sydney this morning.

IFALPA focuses on volcanic ash policy

The International Federation of Airline Pilot Associations has delivered a comprehensive policy document on volcanic ash operations.

Auckland defers second runway - again

Auckland Airport has announced a further delay in the construction of a planned second runway.

ICAO forecasts healthy returns

ICAO says that the world's airlines should be turning in good numbers this year as traffic rebounds.

Week in brief 150710

Domestic competition to intensify?; Lion Air heads our way: Airbus says WTO out of touch; and more.

Qantas puts date on first Boeing 787

Qantas has gone public with a delivery time for the first of 50 B787s it has on order.

Air Pacific mirrors Fiji's woes

Air Pacific reports its worst ever financial result as a new CEO implements reform.

Amberley aerospace centre underway

A major aerospace precinct is to established adjacent to the Amberley RAAF base in Queensland.

New Zealand aerospace industry ups global ambitions

New Zealand's nearly $10 billion aviation industry has grown strongly in recent years, and is set to continue expanding.

Boeing Australia loses Airbus work

The contract to build Airbus A380 winglets has been lost to the Australian industry with the work going to Switzerland.

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