Category - Australasia

19
Jan

Australia: Jetstar pilot strike threat for February

JETSTAR pilots are proposing to place a series of work bans on the airline that could disrupt flights as early as next month as they attempt to end a two-year impasse on wage negotiations. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots lodged an application for a ballot on protected industrial action yesterday and expect it to […]

20
Sep

New Zealand: Wellington: storm affecting flights

A major thunder and lightning is playing out over Wellington, reportedly causing flash flooding through the city. The dramatic storm has affected with some flights in and out of Wellington Airport to be cancelled. 8 flights diverted. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11127817

30
Jul

Auckland Airport reopens after Qantas plane breakdown

A Qantas plane grounded on an Auckland Airport runway today has now been removed. Spokesman Simon Lambourne said the Qantas aircraft experienced a problem with its brakes as it was taxiing off a runway after its arrival from Sydney. “The aircraft stopped on the taxiway but for safety reasons we closed part of the runway […]

24
Jul

Australia: Brisbane domestic airport: delays

There were major flight delays at Brisbane Domestic Airport on Wednesday night following a security breach. A spokeswoman said a breach occurred at the security screening centre managed by Qantas and because it could not be rectified within 10 minutes all passengers from level two at the terminal had been evacuated. At 7.50pm she said […]

13
Jun

Australia:Perth airport update: more strike action today

Perth airport screeners walk out again (Thursday) http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/06/13/17/34/perth-airport-screeners-walk-out-again

1
Mar

Australia: Perth: Bushfire

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for Shady Hills and west of Walyunga National Park between Stock Road and Walyunga Road in Bullsbrook in the City of Swan Saturday 2 March 2013 ? 1:15 AM ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire WATCH AND ACT remains for people: ? near Shady Hills in Bullsbrook in the City of Swan. This […]