Qantas marks 90 years flying abroad as fleet woes clip its wings
It’s 90 years to the day since Qantas first carried two passengers on a DH86 aircraft from Brisbane to Singapore but the airline now faces significant challenges to its expansion.
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China clips Boeing’s wings to the tune of $40bn
Beijing’s instruction to Chinese airlines not to take further delivery of Boeing jets or parts could cost the US manufacturer as much as $40bn.
Air travel woes spike has police on alert over Easter
A recent surge in bad behaviour by airline passengers does not bode well for the busy Easter holiday period, with federal police increasing airport patrols in preparation.
More Aussies than ever embracing an ‘overseas Easter’
One in three air travellers over the Easter period are choosing to spend their time overseas, bookings data shows.
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‘Sincerely sorry’: Virgin to refund 61,000 customers
The airline has admitted to overcharging more than 60,000 customers who made itinerary changes in the last five years.
Sea World helicopter crash blamed on faulty radio, other issues
A faulty radio and a risky flight path are among 28 factors found to have led to the Sea World mid-air crash that killed four people.
Aviation authority seeks to dismiss Outback Wrangler case
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority will apply to dismiss a case brought by the widow of a man killed using a ‘human sling’ approved by the regulator.
Ex-Rex directors call on ‘penalty privilege’ in ASIC case
The corporate regulator has revealed its struggle to get relevant documents from Rex as the failed airline’s former directors clam up.
Major airline to launch delicious new perk
Fancy pizza at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant or a bucket of KFC? This juicy new perk from a major Aussie airline has you covered.
Bain Capital refuses to give up on Virgin Australia float
Virgin Australia’s owner is pushing ahead with its plan to relist the airline on the ASX, even as the sharemarket endures a bloodbath.
‘Historic’: State opens to US with new flight
Residents of one state will soon be able to fly direct to the cultural heartland of the United States for the first time after a major announcement by an airline.
Emirates’ $5bn makeover with first-class suites, business mini bars
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Qantas chair says airline’s reputation rescue in progress
Qantas chairman John Mullen says ‘change is good for everybody’ as he concedes the airline’s reputation is a long way from being fixed.
Virgin Australia IPO set for take off
Virgin Australia’s owners are pushing ahead with an IPO that could see the airline relisted on the ASX as early as June.
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