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Australia still behind pre-COVID passenger levels, analysis shows

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November 25, 2024
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According to data released this month by analyst OAG, half of the biggest 20 aviation markets – including Australia – are yet to reach 2019 levels of seat capacity, with Australia still 2.7 per cent below 2019 even as it grew by 4 per cent compared to …

One dead after helicopter crash in NSW’s south

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November 22, 2024
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The helicopter (similar aircraft pictured) was located after a search by an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Challenger rescue jet, as well as a Victorian Air Ambulance helicopter and a local skydiving aircraft, the ABC has reported.

Qantas engine that sparked Sydney fire was weeks from retirement

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November 22, 2024
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VH-VYH (similar aircraft pictured) was taking off for flight QF520 to Brisbane on 8 November when its right-hand engine malfunctioned with a loud bang, sending hot metal fragments into the grass near the runway.

Rex administration to continue until June next year

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November 22, 2024
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The Federal Court on Thursday granted EY’s application, which will see the firm stay on as administrator for the regional airline until 30 June 2025. The news comes after the Federal Government stepped in to aid Rex with $80 million in financing to kee…

RAAF tankers to refuel Indian aircraft under new defence deal

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November 22, 2024
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Under the arrangement, RAAF’s air-to-air refuelling aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, will be able to refuel Indian Armed Forces aircraft.

Qantas beats Virgin for on-time performance but not cancellations

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November 21, 2024
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Qantas and QantasLink services saw a 74.7 per cent on-time arrival and 75.4 per cent on-time departure rate for October 2024, according to the latest BITRE data, compared to 70.9 per cent on-time arrivals and 71 per cent on-time departures for the Virg…

Wisk signs air taxi deal with Archerfield Airport

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November 21, 2024
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The new strategic alliance will see Archerfield Airport Corporation (AAC) and Wisk Aero collaborate on “a variety of projects” to boost the AAM ecosystem and operations at Archerfield, the largest corporate and general aviation airport in Queensland.

Sydney Airport unveils major domestic terminal upgrades

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November 21, 2024
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Works will begin next year on the T2 domestic terminal, which houses Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and regional airlines, and are expected to take until the end of 2026. They will include new security scanning systems, improved bag drop, and more self-ser…

Video Podcast: Splitsville for Virgin and Etihad

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November 20, 2024
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Adam and Jake ask whether Virgin and Qatar should be allowed exclusive codesharing rights on flights to Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Qatar tie-up good for Virgin jobs, says Hrdlicka

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November 20, 2024
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Speaking at the Australian Airports Association conference in Brisbane, Hrdlicka said Virgin operating its own long-haul international services would be “at least six or seven years away”, but that the wet-lease arrangement would likely see Virgin pilo…