Application by Alliance Airlines Pty Limited Trading AS 81 Pandanus Avenue, Brisbane Airport Qld 4008
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1744
What happened
Alliance Airlines Pty Limited applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of a single enterprise agreement, called the Alliance Airlines Pty Limited Aircraft Engineers (Darwin) Enterprise Agreement 2026. The application was made under section 185 of the Fair Work Act 2009. Several issues were raised with the Respondent and they provided written undertakings to address them. The Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA), a bargaining representative, indicated it wanted the agreement to cover its members.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Alliance Airlines Pty Limited Aircraft Engineers (Darwin) Enterprise Agreement 2026. the Commissioner was satisfied that all relevant requirements of sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act were met. The ALAEA is covered by the agreement. The undertakings provided by the Respondent are considered terms of the agreement. The agreement will operate seven days after approval.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements should be prepared to address concerns raised during the application process and provide written undertakings if necessary. These undertakings become legally binding terms of the agreement.
What it means for employees
Employees covered by the Alliance Airlines Aircraft Engineers (Darwin) Enterprise Agreement 2026 will benefit from the terms outlined in the agreement, including any conditions arising from the undertakings provided by the Respondent. The ALAEA is covered by this agreement.
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