The Qantas Group expects to report an underlying profit before tax (PBT) in the range of $50-$100 million for the financial year ending 30 June 2012. The forecast result reflects the recent deterioration in global aviation operating conditions driven by the European economic crisis, the Group’s highest ever jet fuel bill, and substantial capacity increases […]

Qantas today announced it had concluded its advertising agency review and appointed its new roster of agencies including Droga5 as the new lead creative agency. Droga5 Australia has been appointed as the lead creative planning agency globally. This will include strategic input from David Droga, Chairman and Founder of the agency and his team in […]

The Qantas Group today announced that it has selected CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its fleet of 78 A320neo aircraft. Qantas Group Chief Executive Alan Joyce said the LEAP engines built by CFM International, a joint partnership between GE and Snecma (Safran group), would power the highly fuel-efficient, next-generation A320neo. “The LEAP engines were […]

Qantas Freight Enterprises today announced its inaugural scheduled freighter service from Sydney to the Chinese manufacturing hub of Chongqing and then onto to Chicago will take flight on 20 April 2012. Qantas Freight Enterprises Executive Manager Lisa Brock said the new service to Chongqing demonstrates that the business is well positioned to grow its footprint […]