"JetStar" the name - 23 A320s ordered
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Now that was quick!!
I guess the only question now is, what about the crewing?
I guess the only question now is, what about the crewing?
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Reuters
Monday December 1, 2:08 PM AEDT
Qantas says to buy 23 Airbus planes for new carrier
SYDNEY, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Australia's biggest airline, Qantas Airways Ltd , said on Monday it plans to acquire 23 Airbus planes for its new low-cost carrier, to be named Jetstar.
Qantas Chief Executive Geoff Dixon said the airline would use new Airbus A320 aircraft from June, 2004, and would eventually have an all-A320 fleet.
"The domestic pleasure market is growing rapidly and now represents over 60 percent of all passengers. Jetstar will concentrate on growing this market," Dixon said.
Qantas confirmed in October it would launch a low-cost domestic carrier in May 2004 in an effort to fend off competition from Richard Branson's Virgin Blue.
The new, independently-run airline would have a minimum of 23 aircraft and the airline had been negotiating with Boeing Co , Airbus and aircraft lessors to acquire at least 23 Boeing 737-800 or A320 planes for the venture by mid-2005.
Qantas's fleet is dominated by Boeing aircraft, accounting for 72 percent of its 179 planes, including 50 737s. It has four Airbus A330s with another nine on order and 12 Airbus A380 planes due to be delivered from 2006 to 2011. Shares in Qantas, which is around 17-percent-owned by British Airways Plc , last traded 0.6 percent lower at A$3.31 in a weaker overall market.
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Monday December 1, 2:08 PM AEDT
Qantas says to buy 23 Airbus planes for new carrier
SYDNEY, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Australia's biggest airline, Qantas Airways Ltd , said on Monday it plans to acquire 23 Airbus planes for its new low-cost carrier, to be named Jetstar.
Qantas Chief Executive Geoff Dixon said the airline would use new Airbus A320 aircraft from June, 2004, and would eventually have an all-A320 fleet.
"The domestic pleasure market is growing rapidly and now represents over 60 percent of all passengers. Jetstar will concentrate on growing this market," Dixon said.
Qantas confirmed in October it would launch a low-cost domestic carrier in May 2004 in an effort to fend off competition from Richard Branson's Virgin Blue.
The new, independently-run airline would have a minimum of 23 aircraft and the airline had been negotiating with Boeing Co , Airbus and aircraft lessors to acquire at least 23 Boeing 737-800 or A320 planes for the venture by mid-2005.
Qantas's fleet is dominated by Boeing aircraft, accounting for 72 percent of its 179 planes, including 50 737s. It has four Airbus A330s with another nine on order and 12 Airbus A380 planes due to be delivered from 2006 to 2011. Shares in Qantas, which is around 17-percent-owned by British Airways Plc , last traded 0.6 percent lower at A$3.31 in a weaker overall market.
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The airline will use new Airbus A320 aircraft from June next year and will eventually have an all-A320 fleet.
Jetstar will fly new A320 aircraft featuring 177 leather seats and an inflight audio entertainment system.
The domestic leisure market is growing rapidly and now represents over 60 per cent of all passengers. Jetstar will concentrate on growing this market with value fares while opening up new destinations.
The Qantas Board had last week approved a number of initiatives for Qantas’ domestic operations, including the:
· selection of Impulse Airlines as the operating entity for the low cost carrier;
· placement of an initial order for 23 A320s for the low cost carrier;
· reorganisation of the full service Qantas domestic airline into a two-class jet operation on all services, using only two aircraft types – Boeing 737s and 767s; and
· acquisition of an additional five Boeing 737-800 aircraft for the full service domestic airline to replace the airline’s last 737-300s and further modernise the fleet.
Using Impulse as the operating entity and with new aircraft, new slimline seats, a new booking system and innovative products, Qantas is confident Jetstar will be the lowest cost operator in Australia.
The start-up of Jetstar will add to the overall strength of the Qantas flying product, which currently comprises:
· Qantas International, offering 540 services each week to 77 destinations in 33 countries;
· Australian Airlines, the full service international leisure carrier, offering 50 flights each week to 11 destinations in six countries;
· Qantas Domestic, offering more than 2,500 flights each week; and
· QantasLink, the regional airline, offering more than 2,500 flights each week.
The purchase of the A320s and 737-800s will not stress the company’s balance sheet.
We will remain within our desired gearing level. The domestic market is strong and the international market is returning quickly from the effects of SARS and the war in Iraq. All our businesses are profitable.
Jetstar will begin selling seats in February 2004 and start flying in May 2004, using 14 Boeing 717s currently operated by Impulse Airlines under the QantasLink brand. The first Airbus A320 will be delivered in June 2004 and Jetstar will, over time, move to an all A320 fleet.
While the initial order is for 23 A320s, we can acquire more of these aircraft as Jetstar grows. As we said in October, Jetstar will operate a minimum of 23 aircraft by mid-2005.
The A320 family is used by two of the world’s most successful low cost carriers, Jetblue and EasyJet, and it has an outstanding track record, including excellent fuel efficiency.
The airline’s route network and fare structure will be announced in January 2004.
The Board’s approval for the acquisition of an additional five Boeing 737-800s highlights the full service airline’s strategy of simplifying its fleet to include only two aircraft types – Boeing 737s and 767s.
The new 737-800s, to be delivered next year, will replace the airline’s last 737-300s. The 737-800 is more fuel efficient and cost effective than the 737-300 and it offers more spacious cabins, more headroom and larger windows.
Qantas has taken delivery of 20 737-800s since February 2002 and another three of these aircraft will join the fleet by the middle of next year.
The additional five aircraft approved by the Board will take the total Qantas 737-800 fleet to 28. This will result in a large, uniform and more modern fleet for the full service airline and this will deliver further improvements to utilisation, reliability and on-time performance.
The full service Qantas domestic airline will continue to offer award-winning inflight entertainment – including video news, movies, sitcoms and sport shows as well as up to 10 channels of audio programs – and the popular Frequent Flyer program.
Qantas will maintain its ongoing investment in domestic product, both in the air and on the ground, including the extensive network of Qantas Club lounges.
Business and leisure travellers using the full service airline will continue to have access to an extensive range of discount fares. As well, the simpler domestic fare structure introduced in June has allowed travellers to mix and match one way fares to combine affordability and flexibility to better suit individual needs.
Jetstar will fly new A320 aircraft featuring 177 leather seats and an inflight audio entertainment system.
The domestic leisure market is growing rapidly and now represents over 60 per cent of all passengers. Jetstar will concentrate on growing this market with value fares while opening up new destinations.
The Qantas Board had last week approved a number of initiatives for Qantas’ domestic operations, including the:
· selection of Impulse Airlines as the operating entity for the low cost carrier;
· placement of an initial order for 23 A320s for the low cost carrier;
· reorganisation of the full service Qantas domestic airline into a two-class jet operation on all services, using only two aircraft types – Boeing 737s and 767s; and
· acquisition of an additional five Boeing 737-800 aircraft for the full service domestic airline to replace the airline’s last 737-300s and further modernise the fleet.
Using Impulse as the operating entity and with new aircraft, new slimline seats, a new booking system and innovative products, Qantas is confident Jetstar will be the lowest cost operator in Australia.
The start-up of Jetstar will add to the overall strength of the Qantas flying product, which currently comprises:
· Qantas International, offering 540 services each week to 77 destinations in 33 countries;
· Australian Airlines, the full service international leisure carrier, offering 50 flights each week to 11 destinations in six countries;
· Qantas Domestic, offering more than 2,500 flights each week; and
· QantasLink, the regional airline, offering more than 2,500 flights each week.
The purchase of the A320s and 737-800s will not stress the company’s balance sheet.
We will remain within our desired gearing level. The domestic market is strong and the international market is returning quickly from the effects of SARS and the war in Iraq. All our businesses are profitable.
Jetstar will begin selling seats in February 2004 and start flying in May 2004, using 14 Boeing 717s currently operated by Impulse Airlines under the QantasLink brand. The first Airbus A320 will be delivered in June 2004 and Jetstar will, over time, move to an all A320 fleet.
While the initial order is for 23 A320s, we can acquire more of these aircraft as Jetstar grows. As we said in October, Jetstar will operate a minimum of 23 aircraft by mid-2005.
The A320 family is used by two of the world’s most successful low cost carriers, Jetblue and EasyJet, and it has an outstanding track record, including excellent fuel efficiency.
The airline’s route network and fare structure will be announced in January 2004.
The Board’s approval for the acquisition of an additional five Boeing 737-800s highlights the full service airline’s strategy of simplifying its fleet to include only two aircraft types – Boeing 737s and 767s.
The new 737-800s, to be delivered next year, will replace the airline’s last 737-300s. The 737-800 is more fuel efficient and cost effective than the 737-300 and it offers more spacious cabins, more headroom and larger windows.
Qantas has taken delivery of 20 737-800s since February 2002 and another three of these aircraft will join the fleet by the middle of next year.
The additional five aircraft approved by the Board will take the total Qantas 737-800 fleet to 28. This will result in a large, uniform and more modern fleet for the full service airline and this will deliver further improvements to utilisation, reliability and on-time performance.
The full service Qantas domestic airline will continue to offer award-winning inflight entertainment – including video news, movies, sitcoms and sport shows as well as up to 10 channels of audio programs – and the popular Frequent Flyer program.
Qantas will maintain its ongoing investment in domestic product, both in the air and on the ground, including the extensive network of Qantas Club lounges.
Business and leisure travellers using the full service airline will continue to have access to an extensive range of discount fares. As well, the simpler domestic fare structure introduced in June has allowed travellers to mix and match one way fares to combine affordability and flexibility to better suit individual needs.
Can anyone from Impulse clarify whether the crewing arrangements are official ?
Try this one
www.jetstar.com.au
http://www.jetstar.com.au/press/2003...iarelease2.pdf
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The livery
www.jetstar.com.au
Sydney
1 December 2003
JETSTAR BRAND AND LIVERY UNVEILED
Australia’s newest domestic airline, Jetstar, today unveiled its brand and livery
featuring a design inspired by the Southern Cross.
Chief Executive of Jetstar, Alan Joyce, said the brand and livery had been
developed after extensive customer research that covered not only design
elements, but also the image positioning of the airline.
“Jetstar will offer a fresh and open approach to air travel, and be committed to
offering its customers the lowest fares,” Mr Joyce said.
“Jetstar is about simplicity and fun, and we wanted our brand to encapsulate
those qualities.”
He said the Jetstar brand design was based on the Southern Cross, with the
orange star in the Jetstar logo representing the smallest star of the Cross,
Epsilon Crucis – the only five point star in the Southern Cross as it is
represented on the Australian flag.
“The airline’s colours – orange, silver and black – were chosen for their bold,
modern feel. It is a combination that appeals to all age groups, and really sets
us apart from any other airline,” Mr Joyce said.
Sydney-based design firm Moon Design and Melbourne advertising agency,
Dewey and Horton collaborated on the design with Jetstar’s marketing
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Keg,
You certainly got it right there !!
Moderate to severe turbulence ahead.
Regards A2
You certainly got it right there !!
Moderate to severe turbulence ahead.
Regards A2
Yes, things are certainly going to get interesting. Any Impulse crew out there heard anything or are you already celebrating?
ps. Keg and Hugh Jarse: looks like I might get to keep that $50 and my left nut phew
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ps. Keg and Hugh Jarse: looks like I might get to keep that $50 and my left nut
phew .
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JetStar?! What a crap name!
What the hell was wrong with something uniquly Ozzie?
Some interesting JetStar search results!
http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com...r_casino.shtml
http://www.jetstar.co.uk/
Some interesting JetStar search results!
http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com...r_casino.shtml
http://www.jetstar.co.uk/
So whats the likely recruitment implications for GA drivers. Will it reslut in much mvement upwards, ie will it create new slots for biys and girls moving up from GA or will so many ex AN drivesr fill them not much will change for us.
What about the 717's, will they go?? surely it would be silly to put a 177 seat airbus on a route that averging 110 seats which is ideal for the 717.
What about the 717's, will they go?? surely it would be silly to put a 177 seat airbus on a route that averging 110 seats which is ideal for the 717.
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It appears to me that the B717 is being replaced by a bigger capacity aircraft. This will require more passengers to justify the aircraft and there are no prizes for guessing how and where they will come from.
The move could be part of a greater re-organisation within QF.
Without a big increase in the number of passengers flying and with the use of larger aircraft it is hard to see many new job opportunities for pilots in the near future.
Growth and expansion at DJ could slow down.
The move could be part of a greater re-organisation within QF.
Without a big increase in the number of passengers flying and with the use of larger aircraft it is hard to see many new job opportunities for pilots in the near future.
Growth and expansion at DJ could slow down.
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Now it's time to see if AIPA really have any cohuna's. Industrial action time? You betcha....
not in a million years. like the AOA up here, no balls and never will have. watched from a distance during the AFAP brawl in '89. big promises from them but in the end no action -why? -AIPA is made up of QF management clones. good luck to the young guys about to get a BIG break in this great industry!
not in a million years. like the AOA up here, no balls and never will have. watched from a distance during the AFAP brawl in '89. big promises from them but in the end no action -why? -AIPA is made up of QF management clones. good luck to the young guys about to get a BIG break in this great industry!
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There is no possible legal action that is either safe or sensible at this time. Dixon stated in a letter to pilots that they have been summarily excluded from the deal and no correspondence will be entered into. Game over everyone -- Impulse crew it, domestic mainline evaporates. 