Your first look inside Western Sydney’s gateway to the world
It’s been a long time coming but at last the newly completed domestic and international terminal is ready and we have the pictures. Take a look inside and watch the video.
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The pros and cons of the Virgin Australia float
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Qantas freighter pilots’ strike vote a potential hit to online orders
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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.
Makeover complete: Virgin to storm back onto ASX with $2.3bn IPO
Five years after its destructive collapse, Virgin Australia will make its long-awaited return to the ASX by the end of the month, hoping to slide into Qantas’ share price slipstream.
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.
Emirates puts expiry date on A380s without an Airbus miracle
Emirates president Tim Clark has revealed how much longer the airline plans to operate its bumper fleet of A380s as he steps up pressure on Airbus to revive production.
Original URL: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/robyn-ironside