Government warned of ‘grave’ consequences over Qatar decision

Government warned of ‘grave’ consequences over Qatar decision

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has written to Catherine King suggesting she revise her rejection of Qatar Airways’ bid to add more flights.

  • byAmelia McGuire

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Virgin bemoans ‘regrettable’ Qatar decision as Qantas warns saga is overblown

Virgin bemoans ‘regrettable’ Qatar decision as Qantas warns saga is overblown

A senate inquiry has heard Virgin Australia was collateral damage after Qatar Airways’ attempt to increase flights to Australia was rejected.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Sydney Airport boss calls out lack of international flights

Sydney Airport boss calls out lack of international flights

Outgoing Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert has once again accused domestic carriers of deliberately cancelling scheduled flights and called for more international flights to Australia.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Airlines call for action on air traffic controller shortage as flight delays continue

Airlines call for action on air traffic controller shortage as flight delays continue

A national shortage of air traffic controllers is causing flight delays and cancellations across the country.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Former NSW premier Bob Carr tees off on Sydney golf course

Former NSW premier Bob Carr tees off on Sydney golf course

NSW’s longest-serving premier is reigniting the squabble over prized green space in the city’s densely populated eastern suburbs.

  • byMegan Gorrey andPatrick Hatch
‘Nonsense:’ Qantas boss hits out over accusation of government influence

‘Nonsense:’ Qantas boss hits out over accusation of government influence

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has hit out against assertions the Albanese government is in his pocket.

  • byAmelia McGuire
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Why a fit Virgin Australia is critical to flyers and investors
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Why a fit Virgin Australia is critical to flyers and investors

Irrespective of whether Bain Capital goes ahead with listing Virgin Australia on the ASX this year,its bigger challenge is ensuring effective competition in Australian airlines.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Rex lobs bid for Australia’s Antarctic operations after profit downgrade

Rex lobs bid for Australia’s Antarctic operations after profit downgrade

The Antarctic program will require one large intercontinental passenger jet,four intercontinental turboprop aircraft and four twin-engine helicopters.

  • byAmelia McGuire
The ‘nightmare’ cybersecurity scenario being war gamed by government
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The ‘nightmare’ cybersecurity scenario being war gamed by government

Australia’s busiest airport has been brought to a standstill by a crippling cyberattack. How would business,regulators and law enforcement respond?

  • byMatthew Knott
Virgin and Boeing join up for sustainable aviation fuel partnership

Virgin and Boeing join up for sustainable aviation fuel partnership

Virgin Australia has singed a memorandum of understanding with The Boeing Group to lobby the Australian government on an array of policy issues.

  • byAmelia McGuire
Virgin’s first Max-8 aircraft set to take off after long delay

Virgin’s first Max-8 aircraft set to take off after long delay

Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737-Max 8 has met a final hurdle on its way to Australia after months of delays,as maintenance checks slow the debut flight.

  • byAmelia McGuire