Birds and aeroplanes an unfortunate mix
Forty-one years ago a colleague of mine and his navigator were killed instantly when his F-111 hit one or more large birds.
Aviation
Flying start for Qantas despite higher fares
Higher airfares have failed to dampen demand for seats on Qantas.
Captain flies through the glass ceiling
For the first time in the 80-year history of the Australian Federation of Air Pilots, a woman has been elected as president.
Designs on airport
A Singapore company involved in development at Changi plans to throw its hat in the ring to design the Western Sydney Airport.
$20bn makeover for LA airport
Love it or hate it, Los Angeles Airport is an unavoidable part of travelling to the US for many Australians.
Chinese visitors keep on rising
Chinese visitor numbers to Australia are already tracking above 2020 targets, following the eighth year of double-digit increases.
Boeing 737 crash gives former Qantas executive ‘mandate for change’ at Air Niugini
In the wake of its first fatal crash in 45 years, Air Niugini is about to get a Qantas-style makeover.
How airlines take us for a ride
The restrictions on plane tickets would never fly in other industries, so why are airlines allowed to get away with them?
Fares aid record Qantas revenue
Higher airfares have helped Qantas post record first quarter revenue and offset rising fuel costs.
Grounded pilot gets a second chance to fly
A pilot who lost his licence after attempting to fly to the US without a flight plan has a second chance to return to the skies.
JSF maker eyeing Saudi deals
Joint Strike Fighter maker continuing to work on securing up to $US28 billion worth of defence deals with the Saudis.
Airport’s $100m super fund deal
Rich-listers Lindsay Fox and Max Beck have clinched a $100m funding deal with three super funds for Essendon Airport.
Rich-listers turn to super funds
Rich-listers Lindsay Fox and Max Beck have struck a groundbreaking Essendon Fields deal with industry super funds.
ATSB coy on MH370 media-silencing plan
The transport safety body won’t say how much it paid lawyers to try to influence The Australian’s coverage of MH370.
Flight Centre nosedives after turbulent year
Flight Centre boss Graham Turner expects it will take at least six months for its Australia-based leisure division to turn around.
Inquest the answer to shameful act of secrecy
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s attempts to suppress media coverage of their search for MH370 is a disgrace.
Clear skies ahead for Virgin results
Domestic airline bookings have defied recent political instability to deliver strong sales growth for Virgin Australia.
Appeal over martini sacking
A Qantas flight attendant sacked after getting drunk in a New York bar has successfully challenged a Fair Work ruling upholding his dismissal.
Flight Centre hits turbulence
The outlook Flight Centre presented at its AGM failed to fly with investors.
Virgin forecasts jump in profit
Virgin Australia expects a roughly 22pc rise in first-half underlying earnings, as domestic sales outweigh rising fuel costs.
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