Australia’s Competition Watchdog Raises Concerns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has voiced concerns that Australia’s aviation market is highly concentrated, a move that comes just days after Qantas Airways announced it was buying…
Australian Regional Operators Call For Funding Aid
Australian regional airlines argue the government’s A$715 million (US$438 million) aviation industry support package is misdirected and will fail to prevent the collapse of several regional airlines. FlyPelican CEO Marty…
Qantas’ Move on Alliance Air and What It Means
Qantas has purchased a 19.9 percent stake in major Australian charter operator Alliance Airlines, with long-term plans to build a controlling position in the operator. Qantas says the stake was…
Australia’s Alliance Airlines Continues To Add Fokkers
Australia’s Alliance Airlines, the world’s largest operator of Fokker aircraft, is continuing to add more of these aircraft. The airline’s managing director, Scott McMillan, says the carrier will be taking…