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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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Funding to open doors for female workers

Women are among the budget winners in recognition of the hardship caused by COVID-19.

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An avionics engineer spotted them on remote beach at Cape Tribulation while fishing over the long weekend. , They've shared them with the ATSB. It seems unlikely they're from MH370 but pilot is saying they are similar to a part on a Boeing aircraft.

Aircraft debris raises questions over MH370

Aircraft debris found on a remote beach in north Queensland has triggered new speculation over the MH370’s final resting place.

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Qantas jets sit on the tarmac at the international airport in Sydney, 12/06/2011 as Qantas has issued a flight cancellation order for all its domestic and International services in and out of Melbourne and Auckland, as precautionary measures due to the ash cloud from the eruption of Chile's Cordon Caulle volcano.

Kiwis opt to remain flightless

New Zealanders are not exactly rushing to take up the Australian government’s offer to visit NSW and the NT.

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Situation critical, says aviation industry

Aviation companies outside the major airlines say they’ve received no support and are struggling, and that’s putting safety at risk.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on June 28, 2016 British entrepreneur Richard Branson waves as he walks by the Houses of Parliament in central London. - Should the wealthiest pay more as the UK recovers from the coronavirus crisis? The notion is gaining traction in billionaire-friendly Britain, where the pandemic has hit the most deprived the hardest and is threatening to worsen existing inequalities. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

New Virgin owners cold on Branson bid

Virgin Australia’s new owners appear reluctant to take on partners in the airline, as Richard Branson presses for a 10pc stake.

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Tourism organisations are calling for a travel bubble for North Queensland. Picture: Tourism Whitsundays

Whitsundays the winner in varied visitor economy

The border closures that have brought the far north Queensland city of Cairns to its knees, is having the reverse effect on the Whitsundays, 600km to the south.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos August, 20, 2020Photo of Quantas CEO Alan Joyce at the Qantas press conference at 10 Bourke Road Mascot.Picture: NCA NewsWire/Flavio Brancaleone

Qantas opens NZ flight bookings

The airline has moved quickly after news New Zealanders will be able to visit Sydney and the NT from October 16.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 1, 2019, a Qantas Boeing 737-800 takes off from Sydney's Kingsford Smith airport in Sydney. - Australian flag-carrier Qantas said revenues collapsed 82 percent between April and June due to the coronavirus pandemic, as the company posted a 1.9-billion USD annual loss on August 20, 2020. (Photo by PETER PARKS / AFP)

Jets ‘came within 15m of colliding’

Two Qantas jets came within 15m of a collision at Perth Airport after one ignored a stop signal and taxied into the path of another preparing for take-off.

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30/09/2020: Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah, with the mock up of an aircraft fuselage which is serving as his temporary office until their new offices are finished at the airline's new location at South Brisbane. The new location is five floors compared to five buildings at Bowen Hills . Pic Lyndon Mechielsen

Virgin reset ‘puts us in good shape’

Virgin Australia is preparing for another transformation when it re-emerges from administration in the midst of a global health pandemic.

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Qantas jets metres from collision

Two Qantas jets came within 15m of colliding at Perth Airport after one ignored a stop signal and taxied on to a runway.

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