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France 24 (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
... the ATSB, as well as conducting our own investigation into the incident," Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon said in a statement. News reports had speculated that clear air turbulence may have caused the plane to plunge, hurling passengers at the rear onto the roof, smashing ceiling panels and luggage lockers. "It was horrendous, absolutely gruesome, terrible, the worst experience...
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The Australian (Free subscription) | 09/26/2008
... of its discount carrier arm from October 1. In announcing the changes ahead of Mr Joyce succeeding Geoff Dixon on November 28, Qantas said Mr Strambi would be responsible for the airline's engineering, pilots, airports, catering and flight training divisions. Mr Strambi has more than 30 years' experience as an airline executive in Europe and Australia, where he previously worked with...
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The Australian (Free subscription) | 09/26/2008
... financial world. He compares stock exchanges to airlines, where Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon and other industry leaders also predict that more international mega-mergers are on the cards. "I suspect there will be, at some time in the future, some knock at the door that goes to whether or not we would like to speak to someone about a merger or some other global consolidation,"...
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asap news (Free subscription) | 09/22/2008
... France, when Qantas officially received the airplane from Airbus, the Qantas chief executive, Geoff Dixon, said that the carrier was thinking of increasing the order upwards from the 20 now under agreement. Qantas is expecting to receive three more A380s this year. www.qantas.com.au Copyright © 2008 The Latest Travel News and Information - The Latest Travel News and Information ....
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The Australian (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
QANTAS management is "kicking the tyres" of potential merger or acquisition partners in anticipation that greater aviation industry liberalisation will let it grow into a major global carrier.Outgoing chief executive Geoff Dixon has been a supporter of industry consolidation and replacement Alan Joyce made it clear this weekend he was the same. At the Qantas A380 delivery ceremony in...
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Courrier Mail (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
... that have paid off."That is where the organisation has to keep on going," he said.Outgoing CEO Geoff Dixon has also hinted that Qantas may order the next Airbus model to roll off the production line: the revolutionary A350XWB, a direct competitor to the new Boeing 777-ER series that V Australia has ordered. "We're having discussions with Airbus on it, but we haven't made a decision,"...
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The Australian (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
... -- this year's pre-tax profit would be in the middle of analyst estimates. Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon said the carrier was able to finance its aircraft orders in a variety of ways and on "very competitive terms". "We're not having any difficulty financing our aircraft," Mr Dixon said. "I'm assuming, because we keep getting asked the question, others are. "But we've...
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News.com.au (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
... was greeted by a large group of the carrier's employees and their families.Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon had attended the handover ceremony in Toulouse where he said the Australian carrier planned to boost its order for the superjet. "We have started discussions with Airbus about increasing our order of A380s beyond 20," Mr Dixon said. Qantas expects to take delivery of...
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Courrier Mail (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
... the media and a large group of the carrier's employees and their families.Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon also attended the handover ceremony in Toulouse where he said the Australian carrier was planning to boost its order for the superjet and was also in talks with Airbus about a possible order for its long-haul aircraft.Qantas is expecting to take delivery of three A380 by the...
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New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 09/21/2008
Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon also attended the handover ceremony in Toulouse where he said the Australian carrier was planning to boost its order for the superjet and was also in talks with Airbus about a possible order for its long-haul aircraft.
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The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
Toulouse, France - Australian carrier Qantas has taken delivery of the first of the 20 Airbus A380 superjumbo aircraft it has ordered, Airbus said Friday. The aircraft was handed over to Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon at a ceremony at Airbus headquarters in ...
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New Zealand Herald (Free subscription) | 09/20/2008
Qantas takes delivery of first A380 12:00PM Saturday Sep 20, 2008Qantas is excited about the possibilities of the new A380, says CEO Geoff Dixon. Photo / APAustralian carrier Qantas Airways accepted the first of the 20 A380s it has on order at a ceremony in the southern French city of Toulouse today.The 525-seat, A-380 has been plagued by delays due to missteps, technical setbacks, communication...
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Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
Airbus CEO pledges 12 A380 deliveries this yearPosted on Fri, Sep. 19, 2008The Associated PressManuel Blondeau / AP PhotoQantas Chief Executive Geoff Dixon, right, and Qantas CEO designate Alan Joyce pose in front of the first Airbus A380 delivered to Qantas, seen behind, during the delivery ceremony at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, southwestern France, Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. Airbus...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
Last updated September 19, 2008 6:46 a.m. PTAirbus CEO pledges 12 A380 deliveries this year Prior to the delivery of the first Airbus A380 to Qantas, are from left, Airbus Chief Executive Tom Enders, Qantas Chief Executive Geoff Dixon and Qantas CEO designate Alan Joyce during a press conference at the Airbus factory in Toulouse, southwestern France, Friday, Sept. 19, 2008. Airbus will...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 09/20/2008
... carrier Qantas Airways of the first of the 20 A380s it has on order.Qantas Chief Executive Geoff Dixon said the airline was forced to "aggressively" adapt its flight schedules because of the Airbus delays, but said he was so pleased with the A380 that he already was considering ordering more.Without the delays, Qantas would already have eight to 12 A380s by now, Dixon said,"It's...
