Triple fatality crash from lack of oxygen entirely preventable
A Victorian aviation company knew its fire mapping Gulfstream wasn’t supplying reliable air to the pilot but kept it flying until it crashed, killing all on-board, the ATSB has found.
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Qantas 737 catches fire while undergoing maintenance
A Qantas 737 has needed more extensive repairs than first thought after a forgotten vacuum sparked a fire in the cargo hold, which went undetected for hours.
Government help for Rex set to climb to $160m
Transport Minister Catherine King has confirmed ‘positive progress of Rex sale process’, but says administrators need more time.
Qantas makes a surprise comeback at world airline awards | FULL LIST
The Skytrax World Airline Awards have been revealed at the Paris Air Show. Where did Qantas land?
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Why the future of air travel is long and narrow
Flying long haul in economy can be a trial at the best of times, but more airlines now want passengers to do it in single-aisle aircraft due to the lower costs involved.
Qantas freighter pilots’ strike vote a potential hit to online orders
More than 100 Qantas freighter pilots, who spend only six hours a week flying, are threatening strike action as they fight for greater pay and more days off.
‘Amazing’ polar blast kickstarts ski season
A polar blast has triggered lashings of rain and heavy snow across NSW and Victoria, kicking off the ski season with a bang.
Shock start to ski season amid polar blast
Opinions are in on the start to the ski season in NSW after a striking long-weekend.
Chilling warning for Aussie travellers
A terrorism warning has been issued to Aussie travellers heading to an island hotspot over civil unrest and riots.
Virgin IPO delivers $14m payday for CEO
The three Virgin Australia executives who guided the airline’s IPO stand to be richly rewarded for their work, the prospectus has revealed.
The pros and cons of the Virgin Australia float
Will Virgin Australia shares soar this time around? Investors appear divided on the prospects of the airline’s much anticipated IPO.
Chinese aircraft maker to rival Boeing and Airbus
The world’s airline industry boss has endorsed China’s aircraft manufacturer, predicting Comac will be a ‘global player’ and rival to Airbus and Boeing.
Huge move to stop airport taxi rip-offs
One state will consider setting a maximum rate on taxi fares to and from the airport in a bid to stop $100 taxi rip-offs.
Qantas and Virgin duopoly safe as aircraft shortages ground competition
Rising costs, aircraft shortages and industry consolidation are making it virtually impossible for new airlines to challenge Qantas and Virgin’s dominance of the domestic market.
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