‘Model city’ aware of possibilities
Toowoomba had money but it lost imagination, and the daring ambitions and promise of youth. This has changed, with a quick volley of catalysts.
Aviation
CASA chief hits back over ‘reforms’
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has rejected claims it fails to consider cost impacts on businesses in setting the rules.
Winds of change
Besides the US and Russia, no other country has such a long domestic route so affected by the strong westerly jet streams.
Airspace admin prepares to launch
The nation’s civil aviation regulator is looking at the administration of upper airspace.
Cebu Pacific confident
The Philippines’ low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is eyeing off further routes to Australia.
US airlines yield on Taiwan
The biggest US airlines have kowtowed to China in removing any reference to Taiwan as a country from their websites.
Pilot shortage threatens aviation
An aviation industry report warns that the shortage of pilots and maintenance engineers is a ‘major issue’.
Airbus lifts on earnings surge
Airbus shares have jumped after it booked a jump in second-quarter earnings and trimmed its full-year outlook.
Airfares set to soar
Airfares are expected to rise sharply next year, and the Asia-Pacific region will be particularly challenged.
MH134 remains grounded
A Malaysia Airlines’ aircraft at the centre of a potentially disastrous incident remains grounded as an investigation unfolds.
High-flying risks for cabin crew
In 2014, the US Federal Aviation Administration issued a policy to improve the workplace health and safety of cabin crew.
Future issues for tomorrow’s pilots
Pilots of the future will need to be able to cope with ‘highly sophisticated’ automation and even autonomous aircraft.
Birds eye view of airport works
Enthusiasts will be able to view the construction of the $5.3bn Western Sydney Airport from a new visitor centre.
Gonski boards Sydney Airport
ANZ chairman David Gonski is set to take a seat on the Sydney Airport board as a non-executive director in September.
Qantas pilots fight for life
Vision has emerged of the moments just before a vintage plane crashed in South Africa, killing two people | WATCH
Airlines tire of feral flyers
Flight crews in the US feel overwhelmed by a surge in ‘emotional support’ pets.
Virgin boss’s exit date a concern
Virgin Australia’s global search to replace John Borghetti is under way but the timing is becoming a hot topic for shareholders.
Aussies injured in plane crash
Three Australians were among those injured after a vintage plane crashed in South Africa, with one reported fatality.
Summit resolves to liberate skies
The general aviation sector must be ‘liberated’ from over-regulation, major aviation groups have declared.
Deal to cut regional aviation costs
Regional aviation has scored a crucial win, with costs to be reined in following an insurance agreement for flight examiners.
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