Virgin-Etihad deal cleared during the term of take-offThe Australian competition watchdog has defied objections from Qantas and granted previous approval for Virgin Blue’s proposed alliance with Etihad Airways. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s interval decision means the airlines can now commence preparations for the combination and to advertise it to travellers. “In granting interim [...]
Testers ‘fabricating atmosphere pollution reports’A former employee of an Australian air testing assemblage alleges data is being fabricated and fraudulently provided to regulatory bodies and is going untrammelled by the government. The former employee – who has now left the activity – alleges that shortcuts were habitually taken when testing for air contamination from smoke [...]
Families ‘devastated’ on the model of Isa brain damage reportThe lawyer heading a legal case against the mining giant Xstrata says a new scientific report showing children in the place of Mount Isa have suffered brain damage because of lead poisoning is devastating in opposition to the families concerned. Five families who are suing Xstrata, [...]
Pilots continuous on Jetstar over new contractsJetstar pilots say they are considering launching playing with Fair Work Australia as discontent grows about new employment contracts being offered through the airline. The Australian and International Pilots Association says Jetstar wants to divide wages and conditions for pilots flying planes between Singapore and Melbourne. Pilots are convention [...]
Gas fired force station opensThe Energy Minister, Peter Collier, says a new gas-fired ability station south of Perth will be used to supply energy for the time of peak periods. The privately-owned Kwinana Swift Station can fire up to replete capacity in less than five minutes and can also switch from elastic fluid to diesel [...]