Chinese aircraft maker to rival Boeing and Airbus
The world’s airline industry boss has endorsed China’s aircraft manufacturer, predicting Comac will be a ‘global player’ and rival to Airbus and Boeing.
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Huge move to stop airport taxi rip-offs
One state will consider setting a maximum rate on taxi fares to and from the airport in a bid to stop $100 taxi rip-offs.
Qantas and Virgin duopoly safe as aircraft shortages ground competition
Rising costs, aircraft shortages and industry consolidation are making it virtually impossible for new airlines to challenge Qantas and Virgin’s dominance of the domestic market.
New travel warning for Aussie tourists in Bali
Australians are being warned about the risks associated with travelling to Indonesia, particularly the holiday island of Bali, after a number of incidents.
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‘Like being on your couch’: Air New Zealand unveils new look
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Aussies lose millions in Trump tariff chaos
They haven’t been implemented yet, but just the threat of Donald Trump’s US tariffs is damaging some of Australia’s biggest businesses.
Labor accused of being anti-regions after Toowoomba flight lost
Australia’s only privately owned airport has lost a crucial international freight flight, with the operator blaming Labor’s ‘city-centric’ policies for being unseated by Brisbane.
US tariff turmoil delivers $30m hit to CTM earnings
Corporate Travel Management says Donald Trump’s flurry of trade tariffs has cost the company $30m in earnings, as businesses go cold on work trips.
US firm appeals court ruling in Rex plane theft
A US company claiming Rex stole planes from an Arizona boneyard has appealed a ruling it can’t sue while the airline is in administration.
Pilot warnings ignored by CASA prior to charter flight crash
Complaints from pilots about unsafe conditions at a charter flight business were not properly investigated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, a damning ATSB report on a serious crash has found.
Hrdlicka lands big new gig a month after Virgin exit
Former Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka is not about to disappear from the public eye, with a new role at liquor and hotels giant Endeavour Group.
Qantas launches huge $499 international flights sale
Qantas has launched a massive one-week sale on international fares to some of the airline’s most popular destinations. See the full list.
TikTok shows Aussies scared to travel to US
Australians are cancelling trips to the US as visitor numbers to the Land of the Free dwindle amid a border crackdown.
Is Trump driving US tourism off a cliff?
Flight Centre has blamed US policy changes for wiping up to $105m from its full-year profits. So is Donald Trump changing the way we travel?
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