Australia’s Competition Watchdog Drops Case Against Qantas’ Purchase Of Alliance Airlines’ Shares
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is refraining from taking any action against Qantas Airways for its acquisition of 19.9% of charter operator Alliance Airlines. Alliance says in a…
Australia’s Alliance Airlines’ Maintenance Base To Open Next Year
Alliance Airlines’ new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) base in the far north Queensland town of Rockhampton is now under construction and will open next year. The Queensland government says…
Qantas To Wet-Lease Alliance E-190s For Domestic Trunk Routes
Qantas Airways has responded to the lower passenger volumes and uncertainty caused by the pandemic by deciding to have its regional arm take over some domestic trunk routes and serve…
Regional Aviation Association of Australia Calls For Continued Govt Support For Regional Aviation During Pandemic
The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) is lobbying the Federal Government for continued assistance for regional airlines during the pandemic period, and would also like Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety…
Australian Competition Watchdog Approves Virgin-Alliance Tie-Up Despite Rex
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim authorisation for Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines to cooperate on some regional routes despite criticism from competitor Regional Express (Rex)….
Australia’s Alliance Buying Toll’s Brisbane MRO
Alliance Airlines’ parent company Alliance Aviation Services is buying Toll Group’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business at Brisbane Airport, which was helping to maintain Virgin Australia’s ATR 72s. The…
