
Michael Doran
923 articles published since March 11, 2022
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About Michael Doran
Journalist - A professional aviation journalist writing across the industry spectrum. Michael uses his MBA and corporate business experience to go behind the obvious in search of the real story. A strong network of senior aviation contacts mixed with a boyhood passion for airplanes helps him share engaging content with fellow devotees. Based in Melbourne, Australia.
Cathay Pacific Rewards Employees After Profitable First Half
Cathay Pacific is back in the black and sharing its return to profit with employees and shareholders alike.
Around The World Cessna Flight Stops Off In Brisbane
Two pilots are circumnavigating the world in a Cessna T210M on a mission to end polio - today they touched down at Brisbane Airport.
Half Of The World's Top 20 Airlines Are Yet To Reach 2019 Capacity
July global seat capacity is 2.2% below 2019 levels, although with North East Asian airlines growing by 10% in June that's likely to change soon.
dnata Australia Produces 64 Million Meals Annually with Paddock To Plane Philosophy
With celebrity chefs lining up to endorse airline food, spare a thought for the people tasked with turning complex ideas into the meals you eat.
Bonza Adjusts Network To Boost Reliability And Add Flights On Popular Routes
Birds and bats have caused havoc to Bonza and now the airline is adjusting its network to buffer itself from any more unexpected surprises.
Australia's Rex Bids To Fly Researchers To Antarctica
Australian independent airline group Rex has put its hand up to be the next aerial operator of Australia's Antarctic Program.
A Symphony Of Vintage Propellors In Sydney This Weekend
This weekend the HARS Museum located south of Sydney is promising three days of av-geek heaven as it fires up some of its biggest aircraft.
Hong Kong Airport Celebrates 25th Anniversary Giving Away 80,000 Tickets
It is 25 years since Hong Kong's International Airport moved out of town and there were plenty of celebrations to mark the occasion.
Fernandes Drops QPR Football Club To Focus On AirAsia Expansion
Tony Fernandes is leaving football behind to put 100% of his time and passion into expanding AirAsia and the digital businesses of Capital A.
Cathay Pacific Making Progress On Adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Having proven the SAF concept in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific recently trialed refueling 747 freighters at Singapore Changi Airport with SAF.
Virgin Australia Warms Up New Boeing 737 MAX For Tokyo Flights
Now that the launch party is over, Virgin Australia is preparing to put its new 737 MAX 8 to work, including a trip to Tokyo at the end of July.
Melbourne Airport Embarks on $500 Million Baggage System Upgrade
Melbourne Airport has grand plans for the future and is starting a major upgrade of its international baggage system as part of its development.
First Reveal: Virgin Australia Showcases New Boeing 737 MAX 8
To a packed house, Virgin Australia rolled out its new 737 MAX 8, revealing the brand-new cabin experience awaiting passengers.
Airbus Has An 8,000 Aircraft Backlog With 91% For Single Aisle Jets
In the first half of 2023, Airbus booked orders for 1044 aircraft, heavily skewed by the massive orders from IndiGo and Air India.
Hong Kong Airlines Launches Nagoya Route With Airbus A320
Dot by dot, airlines in Asia are reconnecting their pre-pandemic networks, although yesterday Hong Kong Airlines added a new service to Nagoya.
Batik Air Launches Nonstop Boeing 737 MAX Flights To Adelaide
Adelaide Airport has today welcomed the first Batik Air Malaysia nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur.
Embraer Showcases E195-E2 Hot And High Performance In Uzbekistan
Embraer's E195-E2 has spent two days showing Uzbekistan's aviation sector how well its suits Central Asia's challenging environment.
Jetstar's Airbus A321LR Off To Fiji For Christmas
Jetstar's new Airbus A321LRs will be a familiar sight in the South Pacific, operating new services to the Cook Islands and Fiji.
Lion Air Most Seats In Southeast Asia But Vietnam and Vietjet Catching Up
Southeast Asia is one of the last regions to get moving, but with a lot of impetus from Indonesia and Vietnam, it is coming back to life.
Vietjet Adding 70% More Airbus A330 Australian Capacity
From December, Vietjet will be offering 34 weekly flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Australia, with a range of eye-catching fares on offer.