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Part of an aerobridge hit a Qantas A380’s engine at Sydney Airport on Saturday morning.

Aerobridge hits Qantas A380 at Sydney Airport, causing long delay

Photos of the incident show part of an aerobridge’s footings hit the top and bottom of one of the superjumbo’s four engines.

  • Matt O'Sullivan

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Pilot’s briefcases used to be chunky – and heavy – items of baggage.

As a pilot, here are the key items I never fly without

Pilots need to carry some key pieces of equipment for every flight, plus there are a few personal items I always take in my carry-on bag.

  • The Secret Pilot
Ben Holland, the head of Qantas’ integrated operations centre.

Inside the Qantas nerve centre as war causes traffic jams in the sky

Diversions of two long-haul Qantas aircraft due to the Middle East conflict provide an insight into what airlines deal with on a day-to-day basis.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
A Qantas 737 similar to the one on which a trainee captain passed out shortly after landing at Sydney Airport last Tuesday.

Qantas pilot passes out in cockpit minutes after landing in Sydney

The 737 aircraft was carrying 113 passengers and eight crew on a flight from Canberra.

  • Matt O'Sullivan
London City Airport is a key hub for business travel in the British capital.

Macquarie looks to acquire stakes in three major British airports

Australian infrastructure giant Macquarie Asset Management could be on the cusp of acquiring significant stakes in three major UK airports.

  • Rob Harris
The Western Sydney International Airport terminal building

Inside Western Sydney Airport’s surprisingly small terminal

Resembling one of Sydney’s new metro stations, the newly finished terminal is a gleaming, ultra-modern monument to the many shades of brown.

  • Mostafa Rachwani
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Western Sydney Airport flight paths

Flight path changes for Western Sydney Airport revealed

Sydney’s newest airport is getting ready to take off as it marks a major milestone and reveals changes to flight paths.

  • Ellie Busby
The Orchard at Hamad International Airport.

Best of the best: This is the ultimate airport

We can only dream of airport experiences being joyful and carefree because for the most part they are the opposite.

  • Ben Groundwater
Once consisting of a runway made from compacted sand, Dubai International is now the world’s busiest international airport.

The world’s busiest international airport is shutting down. What’s next?

Dubai International handles 92.3 million passengers a year, but its days are numbered.

  • Emma Thomson
Cindy Wang is making the shift to aviation, thanks to a new micro-credential.

Cindy was a graphic designer. Now her aviation career is about to take off

Western Sydney Airport is set to open next year and generate thousands of jobs in coming years. For some, it presents an opportunity for a career change.

  • Ellie Busby

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