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HACKINGDire warning after Qantas breach

Qantas’ latest data breach is just one of many which has hit Australian companies over the years - but could the flagship airline have been better prepared?

Andrew Hedgman

A Flydubai flight from the United Arab Emirates landed in Tehran on Wednesday. (file) (EPA PHOTO)

AviationPremiumIran allows international flights after war with Israel

An international airline has landed in Tehran following a 20-day suspension of flights that was imposed due to Israeli attacks on Iran.

Staff Writers

Flights were canclled at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris as air traffic controllers walked out. (AP PHOTO)

AviationPremiumFrench air traffic controllers disrupt summer travel

A walkout by French air traffic controllers over pay and conditions has forced the cancellation of numerous flights at the height of the summer travel season.

Staff Writers

Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson has apologised over the massive data breach.

BusinessCommentsAussie intelligence agencies at centre of Qantas hack probe

The Australian Government is assisting the airline in figuring out how the information of six million customers was hacked as a Labor Minister laid down the law over outsourcing cybersecurity.

Jackson Hewett

Qantas has warned the personal information of up to six million customers may have been stolen following a “significant” cyber attack at one of its contact centres.

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Names, phone numbers, emails hacked in Qantas cyberattack

The airline said that stolen data included names, email addresses, phone numbers and birth dates after its call centre in the Philippines was hacked.

Jessica Evensen

Qantas will replace its decade-old Fokker 100 aircraft with the Embraer 190.

AviationCommentsPremiumQantas lands on new WA fleet for FIFO workers

The national carrier is eyeing up to 14 new planes to replace its decade-old Fokker 100 aircraft servicing WA’s lucrative fly-in, fly-out market and regional travellers.

Cheyanne Enciso

A Virgin Airlines plane takes off (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

AviationPremiumVirgin soars in 'luckiest' Aussie share debut of year

Virgin Australia shares are trading higher as the nation's second-biggest airline returns to the ASX five years after it went bust.

Derek Rose

Virgin Australia incoming CEO Dave Emerson.

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Virgin shares flying high on return to ASX

Virgin Australia has roared back onto trading on the stock exchange, more than five years after crashing with more than $6 billion of debt.

Neale Prior

Virgin Australia is returning to the trading boards on Tuesday.

AviationPremiumVirgin on approach for $685m return to ASX

Bain Capital’s Virgin Australia will begin trading back on the ASX on Tuesday after raising $685 million in one of the country’s biggest initial public offerings this year.

Daniel Newell

The Shine Aviation plane being investigated is in the foreground.

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Local FIFO airline caught up in safety probe

Workers at Mid West copper and gold mines are being flown on a plane that is currently the subject of a probe by the national transport safety investigator.

Adrian Rauso

Qantas has ranked as the 14th best airline in the world, up from 24th place last year.

Flying highCommentsCustomer’s worldwide have had their say in ‘aviation Oscars’

The votes are in for the world’s best airline.

Joseph Cassidy

Taxpayers will provide extra $30m of funding if the court approves the latest extensions.

AviationPremiumRex rescue bill flies above $150m

Taxpayer funding for Rex Airlines set to fly over $150m as administrators at Ernst & Young seek six month extension.

Neale Prior

A helicopter flying to a Hindu pilgrimage site in the Himalayas has crashed, killing seven people. (AP PHOTO)

AviationPremiumHindu pilgrims killed as helicopter crashes in India

A helicopter carrying Hindu pilgrims has crashed in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, killing seven people on board.

Biswajeet Banerjee

Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg.

AviationVideoPremiumBoeing CEO no stranger to crisis as 787 crash poses new test

Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg finds himself in a familiar role — facing another crisis — after the crash involving the company’s marquee 787 Dreamliner jet in India that killed more than 240 people.

Julie Johnsson

Jetstar Asia flights between Singapore and Broome will end on July 29 as Qantas brings 13 Airbus A320 aircraft jets back to Australia.

WA TourismCommentsTour operators take hit after Broome to Asia flights culled

The burgeoning Kimberley tourism industry is set to be collateral damage in Qantas’ scrapping of its Singapore-based offshoot Jetstar Asia.

Neale Prior

Qantas Group has announced it is closing Jetstar Asia.

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Jobs gone as Qantas announces shock closure of Jetstar Asia

Qantas Group has given the final call for Jetstar Asia, announcing a shock closure, confirming flights will be grounded due to a ‘strategic restructure’ and copping a $175m blow to the bottom line.

Daniel Newell and Max Corstorphan

Western Sydney International Airport is due to open in late 2026. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

AviationWhite noise: PM gets personal on airport opposition

Anthony Albanese has shrugged off criticism about airport noise and a lack of airline sign-ups as he unveiled a sparkling new international terminal.

Sebastian Tan

Qantas says Jetstar Asia's Airbus A320 planes will eventually replace aircraft used in Australia. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

AviationThe cost benefit for Aussies as airline axes Asian arm

The closure of Jetstar Asia could have a major impact on the price of Australian airfares as Qantas shifts its focus to the domestic market.

Rachael Ward

Virgin Australia boss Dave Emerson.

AviationCommentsVirgin Australia confirms long-awaited return to ASX

Virgin Australia has confirmed its intention to go ahead with its $685 million initial public offering and re-list on the Australian Securities Exchange, following days of market speculation.

Cheyanne Enciso

David Jones chief executive Scott Fyfe, left, with Megan Gale, centre, Qantas crew and Qantas Loyalty boss Andrew Glance, right.

RetailCommentsDavid Jones steals a march on rival Myer with Qantas tie-up

David Jones has stolen department store rival Myer’s thunder, unveiling a potential lucrative tie up with Qantas that’s set to win over more shoppers.

Daniel Newell

Virgin Australia boss Dave Emerson.

AviationCommentsVirgin Australia readies for $2.3b ASX return

Virgin Australia has hit the runway for its return onto the Australian Securities Exchange with a near-$700 million initial public offering.

Cheyanne Enciso

Bain bought Virgin Australia in 2020 after it collapsed at the start of the Covid pandemic and has been planning for the IPO for at least two years, according to filings from the airline. 

IPOsVirgin Australia targets ASX with $685m IPO

Bain Capital-controlled airline Virgin Australia will relist in a $685 million initial public offering, betting investors are brushing off the turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Angus Whitley

The new QantasLink route will launch in September. NewsWire / Christian Gilles

AviationFirst direct flights from Perth to popular east coast city

Qantas has announced direct flights between Perth and a popular east coast tourist destination.

Georgie Kibel

Cheaper fuel costs have helped drive down airfares for Aussie travelers this year. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

AviationMore seats, cheaper fuel cut airfare costs for Aussies

Increased aviation routes and low fuel costs will keep downward pressure on airfares in the coming months, with prices down 12 per cent at the start of 2025.

Jacob Shteyman