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Qantas Relaunches Direct Seasonal Sydney-Sapporo Flight

Qantas will resume direct flights between Sydney and Sapporo, with service starting on December 15, 2025, running until March 28, 2026. Operating thrice weekly using Airbus A330-200 aircraft, the route offers timely access to Japan’s famed Hokkaido ski resorts, totaling over 20,000 seats.

2025-01-20T03:00:44.060056-08:00

AeroTime

Qantas Opens Brisbane Engineering Academy to Combat AME Shortage

2025-01-20T03:56:56.105068-08:00

FlightGlobal

Qantas Rejoins AAPA After 15-Year Hiatus

2025-01-19T19:56:13.530172-08:00

The Guardian

Qantas Flights Delayed by SpaceX Debris Over Indian Ocean

2025-01-13T21:11:59.694667-08:00

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AeroTime

Qantas Opens Brisbane Engineering Academy to Combat AME Shortage Qantas has launched its Engineering Academy in partnership with Aviation Australia, welcoming the first cohort of 30 engineering apprentices in Brisbane. The Academy aims to address the current shortage of aircraft maintenance engineers (AME) by providing specialized training. The initiative marks a significant step in bolstering Australia's aviation sector.

2025-01-20T03:56:56.105068-08:00

Qantas Opens Brisbane Engineering Academy to Combat AME Shortage

Aviation Source

Qantas Relaunches Direct Seasonal Sydney-Sapporo Flight Qantas will resume direct flights between Sydney and Sapporo, with service starting on December 15, 2025, running until March 28, 2026. Operating thrice weekly using Airbus A330-200 aircraft, the route offers timely access to Japan’s famed Hokkaido ski resorts, totaling over 20,000 seats.

2025-01-20T03:00:44.060056-08:00

Qantas Relaunches Direct Seasonal Sydney-Sapporo Flight

FlightGlobal

Qantas Rejoins AAPA After 15-Year Hiatus Qantas Airways has rejoined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) with immediate effect after a 15-year absence. Their return is expected to strengthen the association's influence in international aviation policy and foster collaboration in sustainability and operational practices.

2025-01-19T19:56:13.530172-08:00

Qantas Rejoins AAPA After 15-Year Hiatus

Aviation Source

Qantas Delays Sydney-Johannesburg Flights Due to SpaceX Debris Qantas has delayed flights on the Sydney-Johannesburg route, prioritizing passenger safety amidst falling debris from SpaceX rocket re-entries over the southern Indian Ocean. Airlines face challenges with short notice regarding re-entry timings and locations, impacting flight schedules.

2025-01-15T01:32:01.439556-08:00

Qantas Delays Sydney-Johannesburg Flights Due to SpaceX Debris

The Guardian

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Qantas Flights Delayed by SpaceX Debris Over Indian Ocean Qantas has experienced delays on its Sydney-Johannesburg route due to falling debris from SpaceX rockets re-entering the atmosphere. Coordination with SpaceX and advisory from the US government aim to minimize disruptions, but the situation remains challenging for the carrier using its Airbus A380s.

2025-01-13T21:11:59.694667-08:00

Qantas Flights Delayed by SpaceX Debris Over Indian Ocean

Australian Aviation

Qantas Completes Retirement of Iconic Boeing 717 Fleet Qantas has officially retired its entire fleet of Boeing 717 aircraft, with the final plane exiting service months after a temporary return to operations. This marks the end of an era for the airline’s operations involving this prominent model.

2025-01-03T13:43:02.818156-08:00

Qantas Completes Retirement of Iconic Boeing 717 Fleet

Australian Aviation

Qantas Outperforms Virgin in November On-Time Metrics November's BITRE data shows Qantas Group leading in on-time performance over Virgin, though the industry still faces delays lingering from post-pandemic disruptions. Overall, performance metrics remain below long-term averages, depicting ongoing recovery challenges.

2024-12-24T12:14:22.836078-08:00

Qantas Outperforms Virgin in November On-Time Metrics

The Guardian

Australia Excludes Passenger Compensation in Aviation Rights Charter The Albanese government, under pressure from Qantas and other airlines, has decided not to include a compensation scheme for delayed and cancelled flights in the new aviation customer rights charter, diverging from the European Union's approach.

2024-12-21T16:51:58.985331-08:00

Australia Excludes Passenger Compensation in Aviation Rights Charter