American Airlines announces summer schedule changes to match reduced customer demand related to COVID-19

American Airlines Group Inc. will make further capacity cuts this summer to address record low customer demand. The airline will:

Suspend more than 60% of international capacity for the peak summer travel season versus the same period last year.
Delay the launch of new routes, including service from Philadelphia (PHL) to Casablanca (CMN), Chicago (ORD) to Krakow (KRK) and Seattle (SEA) to Bangalore (BLR) to 2021.
Delay the launch of new winter seasonal service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC) and from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Auckland (AKL) to winter 2021.
Suspend 25 total summer seasonal flights until summer 2021.

Summer and winter capacity will be reduced

American will suspend more than 60% of its total international capacity this summer compared to the same peak period in 2019, which includes an 80% reduction in Pacific capacity, 65% reduction in Atlantic capacity and 48% reduction in Latin America capacity. These changes are due to significantly decreased customer demand as well as government travel restrictions — both related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The reduced summer schedule, as well as the previously announced domestic schedule reductions for May, will be reflected on aa.com starting Sunday, April 5.

The airline previously announced that new service to AKL from DFW, CHC from LAX and BLR from SEA would all begin in October 2020, but American will now begin operating those routes in winter 2021. The resumption of existing service to AKL from LAX — which was originally slated to resume in early October 2020 — will now resume at the end of October 2020.

American will further extend the start date of new routes. Service to London (LHR) from Boston (BOS) will now launch in October 2020 and service to Tel Aviv (TLV) from DFW will begin in September 2021. Service to CMN from PHL and KRK from ORD will not launch this year, as well as 23 existing summer seasonal routes.

A full list of changes to the international summer schedule is below. There are no further changes at this time.

Updated Asia Pacific schedules:

Origin	Destination	Schedule change
DFW	Auckland (AKL)	Inaugural flight moves to winter 2021
DFW	Hong Kong (HKG)	Service resumes July 7
DFW	Tokyo-Haneda (HND)	Inaugural flight moves to July 7
DFW	Seoul (ICN)	Service resumes July 7
DFW	Beijing (PEK)	Service resumes Oct. 25
DFW	Shanghai (PVG)	Service resumes Oct. 25
LAX	AKL	Seasonal service resumes Oct. 25
LAX	Christchurch (CHC)	Inaugural flight moves to winter 2021
LAX	HKG	Service resumes Oct. 25
LAX	HND	Service resumes July 7; twice-daily service resumes October 25
LAX	PEK	Service resumes Oct. 25
LAX	PVG	Service resumes Oct. 25
LAX	Sydney (SYD)	Service resumes Oct. 23

Updated Europe and Africa schedules

The following routes will begin operating later this year

Origin	Destination	Schedule change
BOS	London (LHR)	Inaugural flight moves to October 25
CLT	LHR	Service resumes July 7; twice-daily service resumes October 2020
CLT	Frankfurt (FRA)	Service resumes Oct. 25
CLT	Munich (MUC)	Service resumes July 7
DFW	Amsterdam (AMS)	Service resumes June 4
DFW	Munich (MUC)	Service resumes July 7
DFW	Dublin (DUB)	Service resumes July 7
DFW	Frankfurt (FRA)	Service resumes June 4
JFK	Barcelona (BCN)	Service resumes Oct. 25
JFK	Paris (CDG)	Service resumes July 7
JFK	LHR	Service resumes June 4
JFK	Madrid (MAD)	Service resumes July 7
JFK	Milan (MXP)	Service resumes Oct. 25
LAX	LHR	Service resumes June 4
MIA	BCN	Service resumes Oct. 25
MIA	CDG	Service resumes Oct. 25
MIA	MAD	Service resumes July 7
MIA	Milan (MXP)	Service resumes Oct. 25
ORD	Athens (ATH)	Service resumes June 4
ORD	BCN	Service resumes July 7
ORD	DUB	Service resumes June 4
ORD	LHR	Service resumes June 4
PHL	AMS	Service resumes Oct. 7
PHL	BCN	Service resumes Oct. 25
PHL	CDG	Service resumes Oct. 25
PHL	DUB	Service resumes Oct. 7
PHL	Rome (FCO)	Service resumes Oct. 25
PHL	LHR	Service resumes June 4
PHL	MAD	Service resumes July 7
PHL	Manchester (MAN)	Service resumes Oct. 25
PHL	Zurich (ZRH)	Service resumes July 7
PHX	LHR	Service resumes Oct. 7
RDU	LHR	Service resumes June 4

The following routes will not operate this summer season

Origin	Destination
CLT	BCN
CLT	CDG
CLT	DUB
CLT	FCO
CLT	MAD
DFW	FCO
DFW	MUC
JFK	FCO
ORD	Budapest (BUD)
ORD	CDG
ORD	FCO
ORD	Krakow (KRK)
ORD	Prague (PRG)
ORD	Venice (VCE)
PHL	ATH
PHL	BUD
PHL	Casablanca (CMN)
PHL	Dubrovnik (DBV)
PHL	Edinburgh (EDI)
PHL	Reykjavík (KEF)
PHL	Lisbon (LIS)
PHL	PRG
PHL	Shannon (SNN)
PHL	Berlin (TXL)
PHL	VCE

Updated Latin America schedules:

Origin	Destination	Schedule change
DFW	Buenos Aires (EZE)	Service resumes Oct. 25
DFW	São Paulo (GRU)	Service resumes July 7
DFW	Lima (LIM)	Service resumes July 7
DFW	Santiago (SCL)	Service resumes Oct. 25
JFK	EZE	Service resumes June 4
JFK	Rio de Janeiro (GIG)	Service resumes Dec. 17
JFK	GRU	Service resumes June 4
LAX	EZE	Service resumes Oct. 25
LAX	GRU	Service resumes Oct. 25
MIA	Brasilia (BSB)	Service resumes Oct. 25
MIA	EZE	Service resumes May 7; twice-daily service resumes Oct. 25
MIA	GIG	Service resumes June 4
MIA	GRU	Service resumes May 7; twice-daily service resumes Oct. 25
MIA	SCL	Service resumes May 7

American Airlines aircraft photo gallery (Boeing):

El Al suspends all flights until at least May 2

El Al Israel Airlines has made this announcement:

Following a further assessment, EL AL has decided to extend the suspension of its flights until 2 May 2020.

From 3 May 2020 until 30 May 2020, EL AL is planning to operate flights to/from New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Johannesburg, London, and Paris. The schedule will be updated on the systems and are subject to change. During this period flights to additional destinations may be added as required.

The Company will continue to operate rescue flights and will continue to operate cargo flights. In addition, EL AL will operate essential flights as required.

Suspension of Flights:

Destination	Last flight
Paris, London and New York	Until 4.4.2020
Other ELAL destinations	Until 2.5.2020 Sun d’Or – Until 31.5.2020

In light of the situation, the Internet service on aircraft is not available as of March 24, 2020.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

Flexibility in changes for purchased flight ticket:

Origin/Destination	Departures	Validity	Change terms & conditions
All EL AL destinations	Until 30.6.2021 (inclusive)	For departures from 1.7.2020 until 30.4.21	• No change fees • No handling fees • Ticket price differences to be paid • Cancellation – subject to flight ticket terms and conditions

El Al aircraft photo gallery:

ACI: Economic analysis shows COVID-19 is an existential threat to airport business

Economic analysis by Airports Council International (ACI) World has found that, at a global level, the COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to wipe out two-fifths of passenger traffic and almost half of revenues for airports in 2020.

In an economic bulletin published, ACI World predicts that global passenger traffic close to two-fifths (38.1%) will be lost as compared to the forecasted pre-COVID-19 figure. This is equivalent to 3.6 billion passengers in absolute terms.

This shortfall in the number of passengers and the cancellation of flights will continue to result in reduced revenues. While the industry was expected to generate about $172 billion (figures in US Dollars), it is now predicted it could lose about 45% or more than $76 billion by the end of this year.

“A drastic decline of such magnitude for the global airport industry represents an existential threat,” ACI World Director General Angela Gittens said.

“A swift, effective and equitable economic policy response from governments is needed to protect millions of jobs, protect essential operations, and give the industry the greatest chance to weather the storm and recover quickly.

“The global airport industry has faced multi-billion-dollar losses already in the first quarter of 2020, but it is now predicted that the impact of COVID-19 will extend not only to the second quarter of 2020 but also the second half of the year.

“Most experts in the air transport industry agree that recovery may take a year to 18 months to reach pre-crisis traffic levels and the industry may not record pre-COVID-19 traffic volumes again before the end of 2021

“A fair and equitable global economic policy response is required to safeguard essential airport operations, to protect millions of jobs worldwide, and to ensure the survival of the industry and lay the foundation for a fair recovery.”

As revenues continue to contract rapidly, airports are taking all possible measures to preserve financial stability. While airports have high fixed and unavoidable costs, they are reducing, to a minimum, variable costs by closing portions of infrastructure, postponing capital expenditure, and addressing staffing costs. These difficult decisions are not taken lightly but are necessary in response to the crisis facing the industry.

As regards prospects for recovery, ACI believes it is reasonable to foresee faster recovery in domestic passenger traffic. In the case of international passenger traffic, however, the recovery will take longer, as any international flight implies reciprocal permissions, while various States will emerge from the current crisis at different times with varying pace of relaxation of the recently imposed restrictions.

Qatar Airways suspends operations to New York (JFK), Madrid and Barcelona

Qatar Airways made this announcement:

Qatar Airways continues to take firm steps in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The airline’s robust measures include amending its flight schedule, working with governments to take people home, and introducing new policies to ensure the health and safety of staff, and maintaining its vital cargo operations.

In addition, the airline continues to support the State of Qatar’s efforts to manage the coronavirus outbreak, and has acquired and transported 500,000 test kits, which arrived in Doha, and will donate these to local health services.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “At Qatar Airways we continue to work hard to take people home to their families, while also ensuring robust health and safety practices to limit the spread of coronavirus.

“We are adjusting our flight schedules on a daily basis, and since the outbreak of the virus we have stepped up our already robust hygiene practices. In these efforts, we do not work alone – I am grateful for the support we have received from local and national governments and entities, whom we are working in close partnership to overcome this pandemic.”

Flight schedules and bookings

Qatar Airways continues to temporarily hold flights to severely affected countries due to entry restrictions implemented by many governments to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The airline will place a temporary hold on flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from April 1, 2020, Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) from April 4, and Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) from April 5, with the intention to reinstate flights in line with a return to regular conditions.

At the same time, Qatar Airways is working tirelessly to ensure that those stranded abroad can fly home to their loved ones. The airline is working with governments around the world to maintain a strong schedule of flights, and organising charter flights where needed. The airline has received words of thanks from many countries, including the governments of Germany, the UK, France, Pakistan, and Oman for its efforts to return their citizens.

The airline is also offering maximum flexibility to passengers in terms of managing their travel plans. Passengers that have booked are planning to book tickets for travel up to 30 September 2020 can alter their travel date free of charge, exchange their ticket for a future travel voucher valid for one year or get a refund. For more details, visit qatarairways.com/en/travel-with-confidence.html.

Health and safety measures

Qatar Airways has implemented robust policies to ensure the health and safety of its passengers and employees. Cabin crew have received training on how to minimise their chances of contracting or spreading the infection, are thermally screened before the departure of flights and after their arrival, and are quarantined and tested if any colleagues or passengers on a flight shows any symptoms of infection or test positive for the virus. As the current pandemic has escalated, cabin crew have been authorised to wear surgical masks and disposable gloves.

In addition, Qatar Airways has revised its distribution of cabin crew on flights, sending two groups on short-haul and medium-haul flights – the first to manage the outbound trip, the second to manage the inbound trip. For long-haul flights, crew members who have to stay overnight in a foreign city can only travel in Qatar Airways-approved transport and must remain in their rooms, limiting human interactions.

In terms of passengers, Qatar Airways is encouraging social distancing where possible, especially on flights with lighter loads. Distancing is also implemented during the boarding process, ensuring passengers are allocated seats far apart from each other. The airline is also encouraging passengers to follow hygiene practices recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), such as regular hand washing and refraining from touching the face.

As an airline, Qatar Airways maintains the highest possible hygiene standards, which include the regular disinfection of aircraft, the use of cleaning products recommended by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and WHO.

Qatar Airways’ aircraft feature the most advanced air filtration systems, equipped with industrial-size HEPA filters that remove 99.97% of viral and bacterial contaminants from re-circulated air, providing the most effective protection against infection. All the airline’s onboard linen and blankets are washed, dried and pressed at microbial lethal temperatures, and then sealed into individual packaging by staff wearing disposable gloves.

Qatar Airways Cargo

As one of the world’s largest airlines and cargo operators, Qatar Airways is in a unique position to offer humanitarian assistance to affected countries all over the world.

In February the airline supported China supported by donating and flying 300 tonnes of medical supplies to in five cargo aircraft to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. It also flew six tonnes of medical supplies free of charge to the Islamic Republic of Iran, which were donated by the State of Qatar, in March. Qatar Airways Cargo has offered to fly any medical supplies to China and Iran free of charge, to continue to support the coronavirus relief efforts of these countries

In terms of its day-to-day operations, Qatar Airways Cargo is working hard to ensure that importers can maintain supplies of fresh produce and pharmaceuticals to countries around the world through our cargo operations – at significantly discounted rates.

Measures at Hamad International Airport

Hamad International Airport (HIA) is also robustly minimising any risks to the health and safety of passengers and staff. As a vital pillar to Qatar’s national economy, HIA’s doors remain open as it continues its operations to take people home to their family through Doha, and to ensure food security of Qatar through cargo.

To limit the number of people at HIA as passenger numbers are below average, there has been a temporary reduction of 40 per cent of staff working onsite at the airport across various areas including food and beverage, retail, and ground services. These staff are either working from home, or taking paid or unpaid leave.

In terms of hygiene measures, HIA has implemented stringent cleaning procedures and closed most of the non-essential passenger facilities. All passenger touchpoints are sanitized every 10-15 minutes. All boarding gates and bus gate counters are cleaned after each flight. Staff working at the airport have been provided additional training in terms of protecting themselves and others in light of the current situation and implementing the highest health and safety measurements. In addition, hand sanitizers are provided at immigration and security screening points. A social distancing policy has been implemented at the airport, and staff are allowed to wear masks and disposable gloves to protect them from any infection. All staff are briefed to change their masks in line with WHO recommendations.

Transfer passengers are being processed in a strategic way that minimises contact with staff and each other, to ensure social distancing. Most food courts and food outlets have been temporarily closed following Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) guidelines. Some food and beverage outlets remain operational with passengers following social distancing measures. HIA has also suspended retail and service outlets except for some essential stores like the pharmacy. HIA also stopped the use of passenger trains, escalators, moving walkalators and elevators, and have stopped the use of baby strollers and prayer rooms.

In line with WHO guidance, the airport has also developed a hygiene advisory that guides passengers and staff on how to wash hands, when to seek medical advice, whom to inform if they are feeling unwell, what to use if they don’t have access to soap and water, and what to avoid. This content is available at all passenger touchpoints and screens across the terminal.

Transfer passengers undergo thermal screening, especially those coming from countries with a severe coronavirus outbreak. Advanced thermal cameras have been installed that can remotely record the body temperature of each passenger. If a passenger is detected to have a fever, they are transferred to the specialised clinic at the airport arrivals side. HIA, in cooperation with MoPH, the Qatari Company for Airports Operation and Management (MATAR), and Qatar Airways, has set up this clinic to conduct medical examinations and handle all COVID-19 related cases on a 24/7 basis. The airport has worked hard to minimise transit hours between flights and assign aircraft as near to the gate as possible.

Qatar Airways aircraft photo gallery:

JAL and ANA operated this Boeing 787 for the torch relay of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (now rescheduled)

JAL and ANA jointly operated this Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (JA837J) for the torch relay flight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. The aircraft carries the logos of both carriers.

JA837J is pictured arriving at Tokyo (Narita) (NRT) on March 20 after completing the mission carrying the torch from Athens to JASDF Matsushima Air Base. This livery was applied for about only a week, until the plane got repainted to the regular JAL scheme soon after this landing.

This will become a very rare photo since the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been rescheduled for July 23, 2021 due to the coronavirus crisis.

Top Copyright Photo: JAL and ANA Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner JA837J (msn 34860) (Tokyo 2020) NRT (Akira Uekawa). Image: 949531.

JAL aircraft slide show:

National Airlines delivers critical COVID-19 relief

National Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighters are carrying out highly critical COVID-19 missions worldwide to quickly deliver urgently needed COVID-19 laboratory testing supplies and protective gear.

The airline continued;

With the World struggling to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus, governments across the World are in dire need of masks, gloves, and other relief materials. National has been steadfast in supporting the World in these difficult times by ensuring the supply chain process is maintained, while also moving crucial passenger missions.

(PRNewsfoto/National Air Cargo Group, Inc. )

Among the many relief missions National Airlines has been involved with, the most recent is a flight operated into Mumbai, India with one of its Boeing 747-400 freighters carrying key COVID-29 laboratory testing supplies to identity COVID-19. The second largest country in terms of population has just implemented a complete lock down to curb the spread of the deadly virus.

National has completed several missions and are contracted to perform numerous more from India, Europe, and Chinainto the USA carrying pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies. Chris Alf, Chairman of National, said, “We salute our members, especially the crew who are doing an extraordinary job and accepting the responsibility to fly to world-wide destinations carrying medical supplies and relief materials and braving the challenges we’re all facing today. Delivering the COVID-19 laboratory testing supplies and protective gear are highly time-critical missions in which our fantastic team have accomplished on time.”

USA Air Carrier National Airlines operates a fleet of Boeing 747-400 freighters, A330 and Boeing 757-200 passenger aircraft globally.

National Airlines (5th) aircraft photo gallery:

American’s last Boeing 767-300 revenue flight, a rescue flight from Peru

American Airlines detailed the repatriation flight AA 9441 from Lima to Miami on March 30, 2020 with N347AN. This was the last revenue flight for the Boeing 767 at American as previously reported:

Life’s journeys took a detour for thousands of travelers in March as they faced the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While looking for ways to return home, American’s hub at Miami International Airport (MIA) became an unexpected waypoint for those traveling by air.

On March 30, American operated a repatriation flight between Lima, Peru and MIA. Flight 9441, a charter flight coordinated by the U.S. Department of State, departed from a Peruvian military base adjacent to Jorge Chavez International Airport — the airport commercial flights would typically depart from. The flight took more than 200 U.S. citizens back to the United States.

This charter was one of six repatriation flights that American flew from Peru, totaling 88 missions from Latin America and the Caribbean. As part of American’s efforts to help U.S. citizens return home after air service was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline capped all fares on these flights and put a waiver program in place for customers whose travel was affected.

“There are so many around the world who are suffering during this pandemic,” said Captain Craig Jones, who commanded the latest flight from Lima. “I’m thankful that American played a role during this difficult and uncertain time. All the passengers were extremely grateful for the opportunity to return home. Personally, I felt honored to command this flight.”

“A flight full of more than 200 passengers — who all spent the last 14 days in quarantine — were the happiest and most grateful I have ever seen,” said Daphne Yanez, a MIA-based flight attendant on the flight from Lima.

This charter flight was also meaningful for Luren Ruotolo, an American Airlines team member at our Miami offices. Her brother, Manuel, was on the flight. Manuel, who is paraplegic and was receiving treatment in Peru, was finally able to return home. “I am thankful for all the care and support my colleagues across the company provided my brother during this challenging time,” Luren said. “Taking care of people on life’s journey isn’t just our mission. It’s a reality at American.”

Upon arrival at MIA, a water cannon salute greeted the Boeing 767. Passengers — thrilled to be back in the United States — clapped as the flight landed.

American’s MIA hub played a significant role in repatriation efforts, as most of the carrier’s flights that brought customers back to the United States from the Caribbean landed at MIA. Also on March 30, a group of more than 150 British cruise ship passengers returned to London (LHR) on a repatriation flight from MIA after being at sea since March 2.

“It’s heartwarming to see so many grateful faces. In times of uncertainty, we are happy we were able to reunite people with their loved ones,” said Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Vice President of Miami Operations. “A special thank you to the MIA team for being part of so many homecoming stories.”

Note: N347AN was ferried from Miami to Roswell, NM on March 31, 2020 as flight AA9648 going the other Boeing 767-300s already in storage.

Volaris announces temporary reduction of capacity, as a result of the declaration of health emergency in Mexico

Volaris has made this announcement:

Volaris, the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, announces that pursuant to a decree published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, the Government of the United Mexican States, acting through the General Health Council (Consejo de Salubridad General (GHC)) declared a health emergency due to force majeure, as a result of the disease epidemic caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), known as Coronavirus, which will be in effect until April 30, 2002 (the “Declaration of Emergency”)

The Declaration of Emergency and the health security measures announced by the GHC, such as the suspension of non-essential activities in the public, private and social sector, as well as the call to the population to comply with stay at home, will impact the demand for passenger air transportation whilst the Declaration of Emergency is in effect.

As a result, from the date hereof, Volaris will make an additional capacity reduction to that which was advised on March 24, 2020. Capacity measured by available seat miles (ASMs) for the month of April, 2020 will reduce to approximately 80% of total operation versus the schedule originally published.

Volaris will continue to provide relevant market updates should further capacity, governmental travel restrictions or other liquidity preserving measures need to be implemented.

Volaris aircraft photo gallery:

Reuters: American Airlines to retire more jets, including early delivery Boeing 737-800s, in coronavirus downturn

From Reuters:

“American Airlines Group Inc is set to sharply increase the number of jets it is planning to retire beyond its announced plans as it accelerates a fleet transformation to respond to the coronavirus crisis, people familiar with the matter said.

Some 4,700 jets have been parked globally as airlines slash operations due to travel restrictions, according to Ascend by Cirium fleet data, and American’s decision confirms industry speculation that many of those older jets will not fly again.

Photo: Ian Dutton/Facebook.

In addition to the retirement of 34 Boeing 757-200s and 17 Boeing 767-300s announced just two weeks ago, American now plans to also sunset a batch of 76 Boeing 737-800s it acquired between 1999 and 2001, nine Airbus A330-300s and 20 Embraer E190s, the people said.

The plans were announced by President Robert Isom in a video Q&A with employees on Sunday, where he said the arrival of new Boeing 737 MAX jets, expected later this year after a prolonged global grounding, could help facilitate the retirement of older jets that would be in need of heavy maintenance.

American is also considering retiring some of its 50-seat regional jets, he said.

American said on March 12 it was accelerating the retirement of its remaining Boeing 757s and 767s as it looks at removing older, less fuel-efficient aircraft from its fleet.

“Decisions beyond the 757 and 767 have yet to be finalized, and we continue to make refinements to our overall fleet plan,” American spokesman Ross Feinstein said, adding that decisions would be based on demand.”

REX reverses course on shutting down all Queensland operations

REX – Regional Express has made this announcement:

Following a last minute intervention from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Regional Express (REX) has agreed to reverse its decision to suspend services from April 1, 2020.

REX will resume full services on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 and will introduce a reduced schedule from April 2, 2020 on all five (5) TMR regulated routes.

A final agreement has not yet been reached with TMR on the reduced schedule, however REX will run the reduced schedule in good faith until April 8, 2020, after which the total suspension of all REX’s services in Queensland may still proceed.

The details of the reduced schedule are appended to this media release.

Regional Express (REX) is Australia’s largest independent regional airline operating a fleet of 60 SAAB 340 aircraft on some 1,500 weekly flights to 59 destinations throughout all states in Australia. In addition to the regional airline REX, the Rex Group comprises wholly owned subsidiaries Pel-Air Aviation (air freight, aeromedical and charter operator) and the two pilot academies Australian Airline Pilot Academy in Wagga Wagga and Ballarat.