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Australian Government releases latest corporate plan for CASA

24 July, 2017

Australia Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester released (24-Jul-2017) the latest corporate plan for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The plan continues CASA's focus on safety as its highest priority and sets out the aviation safety regulator's responsibilities. Mr Chester stated: "The 2017-18 CASA corporate plan is a strong blueprint for the future of aviation safety regulation in Australia to help maintain our record of having one of the safest skies in the world". The overarching objective will be to create an efficient, simple and accessible experience for the people and organisations in aviation that conduct regulatory business with CASA. Other specific initiatives include a review of the safety regulatory strategy for remotely piloted aircraft systems, commencing implementation of the final tranche of regulatory reform, and continuing the implementation of the Government's response to the Aviation Safety Regulatory Review. [more - original PR]

Samoa Airways and Fiji Airways sign MoU

24 July, 2017

Samoa Airways and Fiji Airways signed (24-Jul-2017) a MoU to jointly pursue a range of commercial opportunities and partnerships. Under the proposed partnership, Fiji Airways will provide initial support to Samoa Airways to help launch international services on the Apia-Auckland and Apia-Sydney routes through the use of its established infrastructure in sales, commercial, operations and maintenance. Fiji Airways MD and CEO Andre Viljoen stated: "The proposed commercial partnership between Samoa Airways and Fiji Airways is another extension of the already close relationship Fiji Airways continues to enjoy with the Government of Samoa in terms of promoting improved air access into Samoa from other markets outside of New Zealand and Australia". Polynesian Airlines board chairman Feesago Siaosi Fepuleai confirmed that with the signing of the MoU, separate commercial and operations agreements are now being negotiated between the two airlines which will form part of the overall Pacific Partnership Alliance Agreement between Samoa Airways and Fiji Airways. [more - original PR]

CASA signs MoU with IATA to gain access to operational safety audit information

24 July, 2017

Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) signed (24-Jul-2017) an MoU with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to access safety audit reports. CASA will use the IOSA information to complement the existing oversight and surveillance of foreign airlines. It will also be used as part of the assessment process for new foreign carriers seeking authorisation to operate to Australia. CASA acting CEO and director of aviation Graeme Crawford stated: "Australia was the first nation in the Asia-Pacific region to use IOSA as part of the safety oversight of airlines. The use of the information will benefit airlines as it will make CASA's surveillance and audits even more efficient and effective". [more - original PR]

Fiji Airways introduces new business class seat bidding programme titled Bula Bid

24 July, 2017

Fiji Airways, via its official website, announced (24-Jul-2017) a new programme allowing economy class customers to bid for upgrades to business class on international services. The programme, named Bula Bid, allows customers to bid for an upgrade between seven days and 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure.

Qatar Airways announces Doha-Sydney-Canberra service effective 12-Feb-2018

23 July, 2017

Qatar Airways plans to launch daily Doha-Sydney-Canberra service, effective from 12-Feb-2018, as per a 22-Jul-2017 GDS and inventory timetable display. The carrier will operate with Boeing 777 equipment. CAPA - Centre for Aviation noted the service will increase Doha-Sydney frequency to twice daily, despite restrictions which limit the carrier to operate a total of seven frequencies per week with any aircraft type between Qatar and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. These restrictions do allow for additional frequencies to either of the four cities provided they route via or continue to a non-major Australian city. Qatar will not be allowed to sell Sydney-Canberra sector.

Air New Zealand to increase capacity to Bali by 90% in 2018

23 July, 2017

Air New Zealand announced (24-Jul-2017) plans to increase seasonal Auckland-Bali frequency from twice or three times weekly to five times weekly in 2018. The season will also be increased by an additional two months in 2018, operating from the beginning of Apr-2018 to Oct-2018. The service will utilise Boeing 787-9 aircraft, subject to regulatory approval. Air New Zealand chief revenue officer Cam Wallace stated the increase and extension to the seasonal service represented year-on-year growth of more than 90%. [more - original PR]

Air Vanuatu increases baggage allowance on international services

23 July, 2017

Air Vanuatu announced (21-Jul-2017) changes to its international baggage allowances for services between Vanuatu and Australia or New Zealand. The new baggage allowance for economy increases from 23kg per person to 30kg per person, while business class increases to 40kg. Air Vanuatu CEO Joseph Laloyer stated the new allowances would streamline the baggage acceptance policy and are favourable compared to other airlines. [more - original PR]

Air New Zealand launches Auckland-Tokyo Haneda service

23 July, 2017

Air New Zealand launched (21-Jul-2017) three times weekly Auckland-Tokyo Haneda seasonal service, operating between Jul-2017 and May-2018 with Boeing 787-9 equipment. Air New Zealand chief revenue officer Cam Wallace stated demand for travel between the two countries continues to increase and the direct route will boost annual capacity to Japan by 15%. [more - original PR]

IASC: Notification of application from Virgin Australia on Italy route

21 July, 2017

Virgin Australia issued (19-Jul-2017) a request to Australia's International Air Services Commission (IASC) seeking a determination allocating 300 third country codeshare seats per week of capacity on the Italy route, to be used to codeshare with Etihad Airways and Singapore Airlines. The request comes as a result of the recent conclusion of revised air services arrangement between Australia and Italy. The request includes:

  • The allocation is requested for a period of five years;
  • The capacity will be fully utilised by 31-Jul-2018;
  • The capacity may be utilised by Virgin Australia, a wholly owned subsidiaries;
  • The capacity may be utilised for joint services with Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. [more - original PR]

Sydney Airport Jun-2017 intl traffic growth 'strongest monthly result' for 2017

21 July, 2017

Sydney Airport MD and CEO Kerrie Mather stated (20-Jul-2017) Jun-2017 international passenger traffic growth of 9.7% year-on-year "represents our strongest monthly result this year". Ms Mather explained traffic is driven by "higher load factors and larger aircraft" with routes to China doing particularly well. [more - original PR]

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