Airport disruption as firies strike over ‘extreme risk’
Aviation firefighters will cause major school holiday travel disruptions when they strike over claims staff shortages are posing "extreme risks" for passengers.
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Qantas workers’ distress forms major compensation claim
The psychological distress of workers who were illegally sacked by Qantas during the COVID-19 pandemic will form part of a major compensation case.
Ten years on, Australia reflects on MH370 disappearance
Questions about what happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared over the southern Indian Ocean 10 years ago, remain unanswered.
Vindication for Qantas worker, airline cops $250k fine
Former Qantas health and safety rep Theo Seremetidis says a fine for the airline is a "drop in the ocean" after he was stood down for raising COVID concerns.
Incoming Qantas chairman can change airline: workers
Qantas' naming of former Telstra boss John Mullen as its next chairman has been welcomed by airline staff, who say he has an open-door approach to workers.
Airport reforms to target cancellations and competition
Australia's busiest airport is set for reforms to boost competition and give travellers a better chance of reaching their destination as scheduled.
Cyclone prompts pilots to jettison four-day strike
A strike at a Qantas subsidiary has been suspended at the request of the West Australian government because of a cyclone and the possible need for evacuations.
Lower fares blamed for Qantas’ descending profit
Qantas says fare cuts are behind a $183 million reduction in its first-half profit, as it unveils measures to enhance the on-board experience for passengers.
Jayne Hrdlicka to step down as CEO of Virgin Australia
Virgin Australia Group plans to begin a global search process for a new chief executive, while thanking Jayne Hrdlicka for her leadership.
Coalition wants more protections for airline passengers
The federal opposition is set to introduce laws that would boost consumer protections for airline passengers, following a surge in cancellations.
Townsville tapped to turn farm waste into jet fuel
Australia's first sustainable aviation facility could be established in north Queensland to turn sugarcane by-products into low-carbon fuel.
Planes crashed mid-air after unplanned manoeuvre
A plane nose dived into Port Phillip Bay, killing the two men aboard, after it hit another aircraft trying to do an inverted manoeuvre.
Virgin Australia signs code-sharing deal with Link
A new code-sharing agreement between Virgin Australia and Link Airlines has expanded Virgin's reach to regional locations.
Helicopter crash pilot not prepared for ‘wall of cloud’
The pilot in a helicopter crash that killed him and four passengers had not been trained in how to fly through fog and cloud, a safety investigation has found.
Pilot praised after passengers walk away from crash
A plane has "flipped over" and crashed on a Queensland island with passengers suffering a range of injuries including a head wound and a suspected broken arm.
Some Boeing planes grounded after midair window blowout
The emergency landing of a Boeing 737 Max with a gaping hole in its side is renewing safety concerns about the planes.
Japan Airlines counts losses from destroyed plane
Japan Airlines estimates the Tokyo runway disaster that destroyed one of is planes will result in an operating loss of about 15 billion yen ($A149 million).
Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars
One-third of all domestic flights were not on time during November, earning airlines stinging rebukes from political leaders.
Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim
Qantas is being taken to court over the airline's decision not to allow a woman's assistance dog to travel with her on its planes.
Hydrogen-electric plane to take to Aussie skies in 2024
A Brisbane company has revealed plans to retrofit and fly a hydrogen-powered light aircraft, in a development that could reduce pollution from air travel.
Turkish airline lands flight deal in wake of Qatar snub
Turkish Airlines has been granted an expansion of services into Australia in a federal government decision following its rejection of a similar Qatari bid.
Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane
A battery-powered plane will join the Air New Zealand fleet within two years as part of a plan to tackle the "wicked" challenge of cutting air travel emissions.
GoPro footage could hold clue to deadly plane crash
Two aircraft were flying in tandem and performing manoeuvres before they collided, causing one to crash near Melbourne, killing two people onboard.
Men still missing but plane found after mid-air crash
The wreckage of a former military jet that crashed into Victoria's Port Phillip Bay with a pilot and a TV camera operator inside has been found.
Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash
Two people are missing after a former military aircraft crashed at Port Phillip Bay, southeast of Melbourne.
Jet still missing as pilot, camera operator feared dead
A pilot and a TV camera operator were on board a former military aircraft when it collided with another plane and plunged into Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay.
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Qantas guilty over treatment of virus-concerned worker
A court has found Qantas guilty of breaching NSW workplace health and safety laws after it stood down a worker who raised concerns about COVID-19.
Hydrogen-powered ‘flying car’ to be used in emergencies
An Australian company developing a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft capable of flying for up to 1000km has received a $5.4 million boost.
Qantas, ACCC head to court over misleading ticket sales
Qantas and the ACCC will present their cases before a Federal Court justice over the airline's decision to sell tickets for already cancelled flights.
Besieged Qantas board cops brunt of shareholder anger
Heckling and protest votes greeted the Qantas board at the airline's annual general meeting where shareholders vented their frustration at a series of missteps.
Port of Darwin lease won’t be cancelled after review
A controversial 99-year lease held by a Chinese company on the Port of Darwin won't be cancelled or varied, following a federal government review.