Qantas keeps passengers connected with Wi-Fi

Qantas has indicated up to eight more B737s will be fitted with Wi-Fi by September.

Qantas has indicated up to eight more B737s will be fitted with Wi-Fi by September. It says 32 per cent of passengers are logging on — compared to 5 per cent when a slower, paid technology was trialled in 2020.

Mediterranean deals

Australia stands to expand its aviation footprint in southern Europe after striking new air services deals with Cyprus, Italy and Greece. It will allow carriers to expand code shares to Italy and start weekly freight services.

History preserved

CASA is calling for submissions on simplifying the maintenance rules for ex-military, historic and replica aircraft.

Drone delays flights

The global debate about the regulation of drones has escalated after the runway at Britain’s Gatwick Airport was closed for parts of Sunday evening, causing flight diversions and delays. The British Airline Pilots’ Association called for mandatory regulation of drones after one was seen flying close to the airport.