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

American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airlines with a CRJ-700, collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, causing significant casualties. The crash occurred on the approach to Ronald Reagan National Airport, highlighting airspace congestion concerns.

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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Finnair Faces Layoffs as Ongoing Pilot Strike Jeopardizes Qantas Lease

2025-02-07T01:26:24.956681-08:00

Reuters

Qantas 737 Emergency Landing Triggers Grass Fire at Sydney Airport

2024-11-07T19:21:57.319449-08:00

FlightGlobal

Singapore Airlines Invests $835M in A350 Cabin Upgrades

2024-11-04T01:40:06.760273-08:00

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AeroTime

Virgin Australia Becomes Largest Domestic Airline, Surpassing Qantas In 2024, Virgin Australia surpassed Qantas in market share to become the largest carrier of domestic passengers in Australia. This shift marks a significant change in the country's aviation sector, potentially impacting competition strategies for both airlines.

2025-02-18T15:19:39.686797-08:00

Virgin Australia Becomes Largest Domestic Airline, Surpassing Qantas

Australian Aviation

Qantas Starts Darwin-Singapore Route with 737s Before A220 Transition Qantas will launch the Darwin-Singapore route on March 30, initially operating four weekly flights with Boeing 737s, shifting to Airbus A220s on October 26. The airline plans to optimize operations while adapting to aircraft availability and market conditions.

2025-02-17T12:34:19.159995-08:00

Qantas Starts Darwin-Singapore Route with 737s Before A220 Transition

Aviation Source

QantasLink Upgrades Adelaide Routes with Larger Q400 Aircraft QantasLink is expanding its service from Adelaide by replacing older Q300 turboprops with the larger Q400 aircraft. This strategic shift follows the airline's recent acquisition of 14 mid-life Q400s, enhancing capacity and streamlining its regional fleet operations.

2025-02-16T17:18:59.805677-08:00

QantasLink Upgrades Adelaide Routes with Larger Q400 Aircraft

Airways Magazine

Qantas Unveils First of 28 Airbus A321XLR Aircraft Qantas has taken a significant step in updating its fleet with the unveiling of its first Airbus A321XLR at the Airbus facility in Hamburg. This delivery marks the beginning of a 28-aircraft order aimed at expanding Qantas’ operational range and enhancing fuel efficiency.

2025-02-15T08:00:40.270869-08:00

Qantas Unveils First of 28 Airbus A321XLR Aircraft

Aviation Week

Air New Zealand Joins Association of Asia Pacific Airlines Air New Zealand has officially joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), enhancing regional collaboration among the organization's now 18 member airlines, including Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and Air India. This expansion aims to fortify industry operations within the Asia-Pacific region.

2025-02-10T03:49:06.319029-08:00

Air New Zealand Joins Association of Asia Pacific Airlines

Airways Magazine

Finnair Job Cuts Loom Amidst Ongoing Pilot Strikes Affecting Qantas A330 Lease Finnair is negotiating potential workforce reductions with its pilots as ongoing strikes complicate its wet-lease arrangement with Qantas for Airbus A330 aircraft. The labor dispute is potentially impacting operations and leading to strategic reassessment within both airlines.

2025-02-09T08:56:15.650318-08:00

Finnair Job Cuts Loom Amidst Ongoing Pilot Strikes Affecting Qantas A330 Lease

South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Launches In-Town Check-In for Qantas Flyers Starting Monday, Qantas Airways passengers can utilize in-town check-in services at Hong Kong and Kowloon MTR stations, enhancing convenience for travelers using one of the busiest regional hubs in Asia.

2025-02-08T07:10:39.004235-08:00

Hong Kong Launches In-Town Check-In for Qantas Flyers

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Finnair Faces Layoffs as Ongoing Pilot Strike Jeopardizes Qantas Lease Finnair enters negotiations on February 12, potentially affecting up to 90 pilots amid an unresolved strike. The industrial action complicates the wet lease contract with Qantas, risking further disruptions if pilots continue refusing standby and overtime duties. The strike impacts routes key to Finnish-Australian collaboration.

2025-02-07T01:26:24.956681-08:00

Finnair Faces Layoffs as Ongoing Pilot Strike Jeopardizes Qantas Lease