Air (Aviation)

Christmas miracleFlood of flights expected as WA border reopens

Tens of thousands of West Australian families are making plans to reunite over Christmas after Premier Mark McGowan announced quarantine-free travel with NSW and Victoria would resume from December 8.

Josh Zimmerman and Peter Law

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Perth parallel runway will ensure our State’s future

After decades of research and analysis, WA’s economic development is future-proofed with a second parallel runway approved for Perth Airport.

Geoffrey ThomasAviation Editor

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$520m parallel runway plan approved for Perth Airport

WA’s economic future is assured after the Federal Government approved plans for a parallel runway at Perth Airport to support the resource industry and its $129 billion development pipeline.

Geoffrey Thomas

Business taking flightTravel surge sees Perth Airport reopen T1 terminal

The easing of the State’s hard border and increases in interstate travel means Perth Airport will reopen its showcase T1 Domestic facility from December 7.

Geoffrey Thomas

Union challengeSecond court backs Qantas over sick leave

Unions have reacted angrily to Federal Court appeal judges upholding Qantas’ decision not to pay sick leave to stood-down workers.

Luke Costin

Rewards to switchQantas makes play for Virgin’s frequent flyers

Australia’s national carrier is offering top-tier members of other airline loyalty plans the chance to fast-track their status when they switch to Qantas.

Angus Whitley

Consumer angerCOVID chaos drives 500pc rise in travel complaints

The consumer watchdog has also seen an huge surge in the number of reports relating to gym and sporting memberships, petrol stations and insurance.

Gerard Cockburn

On the upQantas plans jump in international flights

The national carrier has hinted at when it hopes to increase international flights.

Emily Cosenza

Taking flightHow Boeing brought 737 MAX back from the brink

Bringing the model back into service after two tragic crashes has involved the most comprehensive aircraft re-evaluation since the de Havilland Comet tragedies of the early 1950s.

Geoffrey Thomas

It’s backBoeing’s troubled 737 MAX cleared for take-off

US aviation regulators has rescinded an order that grounded commercial operations of Boeing’s 180-seat 737 MAX for 20 months after two fatal crashes.

Geoffrey Thomas

New eraPerth Airport and future of flying after COVID chaos

INSIDER: The aviation industry has been hit hard in the pandemic. Will it soon be flying high once again, and how is Perth Airport planning for life after coronavirus?

Katherine Fleming

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Virgin flags FIFO overhaul in Qantaslink challenge

The airline’s boss says Virgin Australia Regional Airlines will survive under new private equity owners but there is a ‘lot of work to be done’ on the service.

Geoffrey Thomas

New flightpathThe markets Virgin hopes will keep it flying

Virgin Australia will reopen its lounges and commit to fly-in, fly-out charters as part of its new direction after emerging from administration.

Geoffrey Thomas

Sale completedVirgin delists as Bain takes control of airline

Bain Capital is officially the new owner of Virgin Australia, which has delisted from the Australian share market and is now under the full control of the US private equity firm.

Geoffrey Thomas

On the upQantas reveals plans to ramp up domestic flights

Qantas is hoping to be back to having 60 per cent of its flight schedule in the air by Christmas to cater for pent up demand but it all depends on borders staying open.

Angelica Snowden

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICEVast land connected by angels of the sky

RFDS is pushed to the limit in a record year, writes STEPHEN SCOURFIELD

Stephen Scourfield

Travel saleVirgin returns with fresh-faced campaign

Virgin Australia is signalling its return from the brink of financial ruin with an energetic new marketing campaign fronted by a 12-year-old schoolgirl.

Danielle Le Messurier

Years to returnThird of global air routes lost to pandemic

The crisis is unwinding a vast social and industrial overhaul that took place during half a century of air-travel proliferation.

Aircraft returnsBoeing’s MAX is back with US set to give green light

The revamped Boeing 737 MAX is set to be approved for a long-awaited return to service next week, according to media reports.

Geoffrey Thomas

Flying highVaccine news gives battered airline stocks wings

Beleaguered airlines have been given a shot in the arm from news COVID-19 vaccine trials have exceeded expectations.

Geoffrey Thomas

Travel painInquiry into aviation industry takes off

The bosses of Qantas, Virgin and other airlines will come under the spotlight of a new inquiry approved by the Senate on Monday.

Paul Osborne

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Virgin’s FIFO future still up in the air

Hopes are rapidly fading that Bain Capital will retain Perth-based Virgin Australia Regional Airlines as a fully functioning unit for fly-in, fly-out and country passenger operations.

Geoffrey Thomas

Service cutsQantas to shut airport sales and service desks

Qantas is responding to passengers’ preference for technology over face-to-face contact and will close its airport sales and service desks.

Geoffrey Thomas

New aircraftRex spreads wings with arrival of 737 jets

The first Boeing 737 for Regional Express will be delivered to Sydney today ahead of capital city operations starting next year — and the possible addition of flights servicing WA.

Geoffrey Thomas