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CASA launch national trainee pilot investigation
Australian airlines are under investigation by The Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) to ensure they are not involved with schemes whereby they charge their trainee pilots to fly. An accident in 2005 at Lockhart River, Northern Queensland, which involved an Australian airline, is accused of making millions of dollars through
by Andrew Soyer July 4th, 2008
Avis Budget Group Notes on their Financial Standing and the Environment
The Avis Budget Group commented on the trends and events that are having an impact on the car hire industry and the financial performance of the company. Ronald L. Nelson, the Avis Budget Group's chief executive officer and chairman, ...
by Samuel Edwards July 4th, 2008
Tourism Australia Makes Changes to Board of Directors
An announcement of the latest re-appointments and updates for the Board of Directors for Tourism Australia was made by the Minister of Tourism, Martin Ferguson, which will take effect starting Wednesday, July 1st. Appointed to the board for 3 ...
by Bobby Jones July 4th, 2008
Europcar Australasia appoints new Managing Director
One Australia's popular and reliant car hire companies have announced the introduction of their new Managing Director, Ron Santiago. This announcement shortly follows the departure of Europcar Australasia's former Chief Executive, Josh Green. Mr Santiago has over 20 years experience in ...
by Emily Penbryn July 3rd, 2008
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Struggles During Slowdown of the Economy
The Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group has stated that the results of their 2nd quarter for the financial year were weak, and they don't think that they will meed the earnings target for the whole year as they are surrounded by daily revenue challenges and the depreciation costs of their vehicles.
by Dave Humphries July 3rd, 2008
Tiger Airways Wants International Flights From Australian Operations and Tells the Government
Tiger Airways sent a report to the Australian Federal Government on Friday, saying they wants to have international flight services operated from the airline's base in Australia. The airline submitted issues to the Transport Minister, Anthony Albanese, about a second ...
by Tanya Propst July 3rd, 2008
Qantas Talks With Engineers are Postponed
Qantas Airways and their labor union has postponed their meeting for the discussion of a pay raise until Wednesday, which is just extending the dispute that has been leaving hundreds of passengers grounded and flights canceled. Simon Rushton, a spokesman ...
by Tanya Propst July 3rd, 2008
New platinum rail service is launched in Australia
Great Southern Rail has announced its recent venture, a luxury rail travel service called Southern Spirit. The company plans to take Australian rail travel to the next level, aiming this service toward travelers at the top end of the market. ...
by Tanya Propst July 3rd, 2008
Fuel Tank Runs Out on a Qantas Flight
On a Qantas flight, crew members were made to shut down one of the 4 engines on a Boeing 747 due to the tank running out of fuel, because the fuel gauge was faulty, says the safety watchdogs of national transport. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau reported that the
by Dave Humphries July 2nd, 2008
Accor Hotels Acquires Port Stephens Resort
The Port Stephens' All Seasons Salamander Shores has been added to the New South Wales network of Accor Hotels, which will provide the group with a coastal addition to their other 4 hotels in the Newcastle and wine region location ...
by Bobby Jones July 2nd, 2008
