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Robyn Ironside is The Australian’s aviation writer, and has twice been recognised by the Australasian Aviation Press Club (in 2020 and 2023) as the best aviation journalist. She has been with The Australian since 2018, and covered aviation for News Corp since 2014 after previously reporting on Queensland state politics and crime with The Courier-Mail.

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The WA State government has once again inforced a 14 day isolation period after a Covid outbreak in Sydneys Northern Beaches. Pictured are Qantas flight crew after arriving on a flight from Sydney. Picture - Justin Benson-Cooper / The West Australian

Airline workers win ongoing wage support

Ongoing wage support for international airline workers has triggered an emotional response from other industries struggling to cope in the absence of overseas visitors.

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The Embraer Phenom 100 that flew to 20 airports in 14 different countries, to be delivered to its new Australian owner. Picture: Gerard Helmer

Jetset journey breaches border controls

The delivery of a private jet from the US is under investigation after an unscheduled stop caused a declared health emergency.

Robyn Ironside and Paige Taylor

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A regional Express (REX) and Qantas link planes taxi at Wagga Wagga Airport. Supplied

Virgin shift could be Qantas free kick, warns watchdog

Fierce rivalry between Australia’s airlines is making flying cheaper but as a reborn Virgin shifts its offer, how long will it last?

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ESCAPE: Sydney Australia August 30, 2015 Airbus A380 in Qantas colour scheme arriving at Sunrise at Kingsford Smith airport. Picture: Istock

Qantas A380s tipped for early return

Qantas pilots says the superjumbos could be flying again sooner than expected as vaccinations fuel demand for international travel to resume.

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Jacinda Cottee, who is taking legal action against QantasLink for allegedly not maintaining their aircraft properly. Picture: LinkedIn

Mid-air trauma: pilot sues Qantas

A pilot involved in a midflight engine failure has accused the aircraft’s owner Qantas of shoddy maintenance.

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Qantas pilots preparing for the second Project Sunrise test flight from London to Sydney on November 14. Picture: Supplied

Aid package flies by the seat of its pants

An aviation support package has proven to be light on key details such as who will get a weekly allowance when JobKeeper ends and how much it will be.

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Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Sonya Bennett providing COVID-19 update, Saturday, March 13, 2021 - Picture: Richard Walker

Medical probe into Brisbane mystery infection

Queensland investigates its hospital transmission and injured Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews releases his first picture since leaving intensive care.

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