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Senate report rebukes Qantas over planned April 2026 closure of three regional bases

An Australian Senate committee report published in February 2026 rebuked Qantas for its plan to close three regional bases in April 2026. The report publicly criticises the airline’s decision and draws attention to the implications for regional connectivity and government oversight.

2026-02-25T15:56:43.281990-08:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA orders urgent five-day inspections of 156 U.S. Boeing 757s with scimitar blended winglets after wing-panel cracks

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive requiring airlines to inspect 156 US-registered Boeing 757s fitted with scimitar blended winglets within five days, after cracks were discovered in wing panels during maintenance checks.

2026-02-25T15:10:39.911138-08:00
Reuters

Qantas logs record first-half profit on strong travel demand, new aircraft

By Reuters: Australia's Qantas Airways on Thursday reported record first-half underlying earnings, bolstered by resilient travel demand across its flagship and budget offerings and helped by new aircraft joining its ageing fleet.

2026-02-25T14:13:05.773191-08:00
AviacionlineEdgardo Gimenez Mazó

Aerolíneas Argentinas doubles 2025 operating profit to $112.7M and eyes 18 new aircraft

By Aviacionline: Aerolíneas Argentinas doubles operating profit in 2025 and eyes 18 new aircraft Aerolíneas Argentinas closed 2025 with a $112.7 million operating profit and eliminated state transfers for the first time in 17 years.

2026-02-25T03:21:16.092035-08:00
Reuters

Air New Zealand posts wider-than-expected H1 loss and launches strategic review amid engine maintenance delays and weak demand

By Reuters: Air New Zealand said on Thursday it was carrying out a strategic review of its business after reporting a worse-than-expected first-half loss due to engine maintenance delays, weak travel demand and higher costs.

2026-02-25T13:13:11.512795-08:00