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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Finnair to Furlough 36 Long-Haul Pilots as Qantas Reduces Wet-Lease Amid Labor Dispute

2025-04-28T06:08:35.305390-07:00

mediaite.com

Midair Collision Near DCA Involves American Eagle CRJ-700 and Black Hawk

2025-01-29T18:49:15.883766-08:00

Airways Magazine

Qantas Invests $1.3B for Boeing 737 Cabin Upgrades

2025-02-28T06:33:30.747926-08:00

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Qantas to launch non-stop Perth–Auckland and Perth–Johannesburg A330 services in December 2025 From December 2025, Qantas will operate non-stop A330-200 flights from Perth to Auckland and Johannesburg, adding over 155,000 seats annually and cementing Perth’s status as its western international hub. Bookings are open now.

2025-05-06T01:22:20.036591-07:00

Qantas to launch non-stop Perth–Auckland and Perth–Johannesburg A330 services in December 2025

Reuters

Qantas Shares Jump Over 5% as OPEC+ Output Hike Plans Ease Jet Fuel Costs Qantas stock climbed more than 5% to a one-month high Monday after oil prices fell in early Asian trade. The drop followed OPEC+’s announcement to accelerate supply increases, signaling relief for airlines facing high jet fuel expenses.

2025-05-04T19:14:57.243477-07:00

Qantas Shares Jump Over 5% as OPEC+ Output Hike Plans Ease Jet Fuel Costs

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Finnair to Furlough 36 Long-Haul Pilots as Qantas Reduces Wet-Lease Amid Labor Dispute Finnair will furlough 36 long-haul pilots from its wet-lease operations due to labor disputes and Qantas's decision to halve its long-term lease agreement. This move highlights the broader impacts of pilot strikes on airlines' contractual partnerships.

2025-04-28T06:08:35.305390-07:00

Finnair to Furlough 36 Long-Haul Pilots as Qantas Reduces Wet-Lease Amid Labor Dispute

Aviation Week

Qatar Airways to Debut New Q-Suite on Airbus A350 Amid 777X Delays Qatar Airways is set to introduce its updated Q-Suite business class on the Airbus A350, foregoing the Boeing 777X due to delivery delays. This strategic move emphasizes Airbus's role amidst Boeing's supply challenges and aligns with ongoing fleet modernization trends.

2025-04-25T10:20:03.011723-07:00

Qatar Airways to Debut New Q-Suite on Airbus A350 Amid 777X Delays

Australian Aviation

Qantas Freight Workers Secure $8,000 Pay Increase Under New Legislation The Transport Workers Union has successfully negotiated an $8,000 pay rise for Qantas Freight workers. This achievement marks a significant victory following the introduction of the Same Job, Same Pay legislation by the Albanese Government in December 2023, aimed at equalizing wages across the industry.

2025-04-23T00:47:28.317799-07:00

Qantas Freight Workers Secure $8,000 Pay Increase Under New Legislation

AirInsight

United Airlines Expands in South Pacific; Qantas Gears for Project Sunrise United Airlines launches its first U.S.-Christchurch flight, marking a significant South Pacific expansion. Meanwhile, Qantas is preparing to receive its new A321XLR aircraft in April while aiming to begin Project Sunrise flights by 2027, promising ultra-long-haul connections.

2025-04-18T07:03:19.070500-07:00

United Airlines Expands in South Pacific; Qantas Gears for Project Sunrise

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Qantas Celebrates 90 Years of International Flying Qantas marks a significant milestone as it celebrates 90 years since its first international flight from Brisbane to Singapore on April 17, 1935. Starting with a three-day journey involving 16 stops and just two passengers, the airline's international network now spans 56 routes across 25 countries.

2025-04-17T08:58:12.291860-07:00

Qantas Celebrates 90 Years of International Flying

Australian Aviation

QantasLink Takes Lead at Western Sydney International Airport with A220 Fleet As Qantas Domestic steps back from major capital city routes at the new Western Sydney International Airport, QantasLink, likely with its A220 fleet, and Jetstar are poised to fill the gap. This strategic move highlights QantasLink's growing role in domestic operations, particularly from emerging airports.

2025-04-13T21:39:22.497983-07:00

QantasLink Takes Lead at Western Sydney International Airport with A220 Fleet