Robert Nutbrown

AirAsia X has ordered 25 more A330-300 aircraft from Airbus. The contract, which was signed on Wednesday, represents the largest A330 order received by the aircraft manufacturer under a single purchase agreement. The carrier has now placed firm orders for 51 of the type, which will be supplemented by another six aircraft leased from International

Jetstar is to launch new services between Brisbane and Bali using the Boeing 787. The airline stated that it would become the first scheduled 787 operator into Indonesia as it completed its inaugural international service using the aircraft on Wednesday, flying between Melbourne and Bali. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login

Air New Zealand’s long-haul flights have been named the best in the world in a survey conducted by Which?, the UK consumer organisation. Sharing first place with Singapore Airlines, the carrier came top in a poll of more than 12,000 passengers. Air New Zealand said in a statement that it scored five stars in eight

Passenger aircraft leasing company Avation has agreed to purchase five additional ATR 72-600s in a deal worth US$120 million for delivery the aircraft during 2015. This order of aircraft for new and existing Avation customers brings the number of ATR 72-600s ordered by the Singapore-based company for delivery before the end of 2015 to 14.

In the wake of Brindabella Airlines suspending its operations, Qantas and Virgin Australia have both announced that they will offer special relief airfares for affected customers. Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce said: “We are looking at a range of options to help the impacted communities in addition to special fares, including putting on relief

Jetstar plans to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Melbourne to Auckland route for a month early next year. The aircraft will be used for three trans-Tasman services a week between February 26 and March 28. Jetstar took delivery of its first 787 in September and is due to receive its second imminently, with