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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

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

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

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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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

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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

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

Aviation Source

Qantas Integrates Uniform Redesign With Fleet Renewal Qantas Airways is launching a significant uniform redesign as part of its broader fleet renewal strategy. This marks the airline's first major wardrobe update in over a decade, with the new designs expected to debut in 2027, aligning with upcoming fleet changes.

2025-01-29T14:36:12.433684-08:00

Qantas Integrates Uniform Redesign With Fleet Renewal

Reuters

Qantas Revamps Frequent Flyer Program, Boosting Shares to Record Highs Qantas shares hit a record high following the announcement of significant changes to its Frequent Flyer program. The revamp aims to attract cost-conscious travelers and restore credibility amidst past controversies, although some changes may present challenges for loyal customers.

2025-01-23T00:57:54.730337-08:00

Qantas Revamps Frequent Flyer Program, Boosting Shares to Record Highs

Australian Aviation

Virgin Outperforms Qantas in December Reliability Metrics Virgin and its subsidiary VARA achieved higher on-time performance in arrivals and departures compared to Qantas and QantasLink. Virgin also registered the lowest cancellation rate at 0.6%, as per the latest BITRE data.

2025-01-21T22:54:01.010422-08:00

Virgin Outperforms Qantas in December Reliability Metrics