Virgin secures $425m debt deal
Virgin Australia has tapped major shareholders for a new loan facility as it pursues a review of its balance sheet.
Aviation
Senate approves airline bill
A US Senate committee bill opens the door to enhanced screening of pilots with possible mental health problems.
NodeSat aims to cut red tape
A new tech start-up is promising to rip through the reams of red-tape holding back Australian aerospace companies.
Sky’s the limit for flying robots
The aerospace and defence industries are on the cusp of a robot revolution.
Peer support key for pilots
Most people think pilots are infallible. Their voices calmly assure travellers in flight, and do so with conviction.
TWU hardens Jetstar wage fight
The Transport Workers Union has set a six-week deadline for members to authorise action against the budget carrier.
Call to boost trainee numbers
An overhaul of aircraft maintenance traineeships is needed if Australia is to dodge a shortage, researchers say.
Qantas lifts Hong Kong capacity
Qantas is increasing capacity on its Sydney-Hong Kong route.
Dreamliner ahead of schedule
Construction of Boeing’s latest Dreamliner aircraft has begun two weeks ahead of schedule.
Concern over OneSKY expenses
Airservices Australia has spent considerable sums of money flying staff to France to discuss its OneSKY program.
Jetstar’s domestic boss sets out his departure
David Hall, the head of Jetstar’s Australian and New Zealand business, will leave the low-cost carrier in June.
Airlines back biofuel industry
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand are looking to kickstart a local aviation biofuel industry.
Virgin’s finance options in flight
Virgin Australia chairman Elizabeth Bryan says the airline intends to scrutinise the structure of its balance sheet.
Germanwings probe released
Investigators urge regular screening of pilots’ mental health in their final report into the Germanwings disaster.
Urban trailblazer with rural roots
Elizabeth Bryan can easily trade her city outfits for country attire. Her heart has always been in the land.
Flight Centre back in court
Flight Centre has been drawn back into a stoush with the ACCC over price-fixing claims.
Bryan lays down law at Virgin
When headhunted last year about taking the chairwomanship of Virgin Australia, Elizabeth Bryan was taken aback.
ACCC, Flight Centre back to court
The High Court will resolve the long-running stoush between the ACCC and Flight Centre over alleged price-fixing.
Fuel hike no threat to Qantas
Qantas could be hit with a 50 per cent hike in the cost of jet fuel and still sustain its investment-grade rating.
Amazon goes it alone on delivery
US retail giant Amazon has been let down once too often. Now it is starting its own air cargo delivery.
Jabiru slams ‘biased’ report
Light aircraft engine maker Jabiru has hit back at a report by the regulator criticising its engine safety record.
Brisbane to host Routes Asia 2018
Brisbane Airport will host Routes Asia 2018, the leading aviation route development forum for Asia.
Hawaiian says aloha to Melbourne
Hawaiian Airlines is mulling flying direct from Melbourne to Honolulu next year after Jetstar pulled out of Brisbane
MH370 families should get time
How much is a life worth? This is a difficult question, especially in the aftermath of the loss of a loved one.
Miner’s sky-high funding pitch
Miner Alkane Resources has a rare-earth material that can heat-proof jet engine turbines.
OneSKY boss raises questions
A former RAAF pilot will lead the integration of military and civilian air traffic control.
Airservices gives Harfield top job
Airservices Australia has ended a seven-month hunt for a new chief and appointed acting CEO Jason Harfield to the role.
Airservices Australia names CEO
Airservices Australia ends seven-month hunt for a new boss, appointing acting CEO Jason Harfield to the role.
Lawyer on hunt for plane
Blaine Gibson travelled across Asia and Africa because of a hunch that those searching for MH370 were missing something.
Malaysia gives MH370 report card
Malaysia today will mark the second anniversary of the disappearance of Flight MH370 with a further interim report on the mystery.
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