The government's decision to block a Qantas competitor's bid to expand in Australia was never fully explained. It's back in the spotlight after new claims of Anthony Albanese's close relationship with former airline boss Alan Joyce.
'Heart of gold': Second pilot identified after horror light plane crash over Sydney
The family of the second pilot, 60-year-old Khadervali Gagguturu, have described him as "fearless" and "brilliant".
Photo shows A woman and a man with headphones on sit in a plane cockpit, smiling at the camera.Labor minister says PM 'hasn't played favourites' with Qantas despite flight perks
A Labor frontbencher says the government hasn't gone easy on Qantas just because ministers, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have received free upgrades and other perks from the airline.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese and a blonde woman wearing a blue top and skirt walk beside an air force plane.Spirit of Tasmania saga fallout continues as state government welcomes direct flight link to New Zealand
As Tasmania's government points to direct flights between Hobart and Auckland as a win for the local tourism sector, one caravan park operator says his park had a third of its usual late October visitors — and has fired a shot across the bow of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator.
Photo shows A large, red ferry with a smaller pilot boat in front'All of mine have been declared': Albanese defends free Qantas upgrades
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends receiving dozens of free Qantas upgrades and also his relationship with former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce.
Photo shows Alan Joyce touches Anthony Albanese as they sit together at an unveiling in a Qantas facility. Adam Goodes is also picturedSheri lives 10 minutes away from an airport but she can't afford to fly from there
For some NSW residents, travelling further makes flying more affordable. Could capping flights work?
Photo shows a woman in a maroon shirt standing beside a departure sign at regional airportAs Qantas was busy making up with investors, its workers were walking off the job
A year after its shareholders fired a warning shot over executive pay, Qantas' board has made up with investors. Those who help keep its planes in the skies can only hope their reunion is the next stop.
Photo shows Qantas logo on Sydney Airport terminal glassMissiles flying between Israel and Iran have the aviation industry concerned about getting caught in the crossfire
As Israel and Iran trade blows in the Middle East, commercial aircraft traversing the region are doing so through fewer corridors to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
Photo shows A screengrab of a webpage showing flights over the Middle East.'Profoundly offensive': MP hits out at Perth Airport wi-fi terms, but airport says they are 'standard'
Liberal MP David Honey is raising the alarm about Perth Airport's free wi-fi policy, saying it's an invasion of privacy — and a digital rights expert agrees. But the airport says the terms and conditions are standard.
Photo shows The exterior of Perth Airport's train station in the foreground with the air traffic control tower in the background.Passengers message loved ones during 'terrifying' Qantas flight in regional WA
A Qantas flight from Perth to the Pilbara region was diverted to Geraldton due to a mechanical issue. A passenger onboard says they were "terrified" and called for aircraft used on the route to be replaced.
Photo shows Close up of a woman and a young girlQantas saved $580m by sacking hundreds of ground crew. They won't get anything close to that in compensation
After Qantas was ordered by the Federal Court to compensate 1,700 former workers, an industrial relations lawyer says the airline will still have saved millions of dollars once it pays its legal bills, ex-employees, and any extra penalties.
Photo shows A Qantas worker wearing a high-vis vest wipes down an engine that has a red kangaroo logo on it.'This is the spirit of Australia': Sacked Qantas workers rejoice as airline faces multi-million-dollar compensation bill
Qantas is facing a multi-million-dollar compensation bill after it illegally sacked hundreds of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Federal Court ordering three former employees will receive a share of $170,000.
Photo shows Qantas planes sit parked at Sydney Airport, with the city's skyline in the background.Batik Air suspends flights indefinitely between Canberra and Bali four months after they started
The airline says it will reinstate the Canberra to Denpasar services when market conditions are more conductive.
Photo shows A plane with 'Batik' branding begins its take-off from the runway.German flag carrier Lufthansa to pay record US penalty over mistreatment of 128 Jewish passengers
Lufthansa agrees to pay the US federal transport agency its largest-ever penalty issued against an airline for civil rights violations.
Photo shows A white and blue coloured "Lufthansa" flight takes off with three other jets from the carrier seen on the tarmac belowFor a few extra dollars, Qantas offers to 'offset' your flight. But does it really do anything for the climate?
Climate advocates have lodged a complaint with the consumer watchdog over Qantas' sustainability and climate claims.
Photo shows A family looks out onto planes on the tarmac at an airport.Boeing to lay off 17,000 employees ahead of expected record losses
The plane-maker has been plagued by safety concerns about its aircraft, while struggling to strike a deal with about 33,000 factory workers in the US.
Photo shows The outside of an airplane labelled 'Boeing' on the groundIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a 200-metre-long blimp that could transform freight transport
An aeronautical group wants to create a global airship network to revolutionise freight transport. Outback Queensland has signed up to host the first Australian airship base.
Photo shows a large white blimp flies over wind turbinesNew Flying Doctor aeromedical training academy ‘really important’ amid global pilot shortage
The Royal Flying Doctor Service has opened a $30 million "one-of-a-kind" training facility in regional Queensland to attract more staff to the service.
Photo shows A man in a pilot uniform sits in the cockpit, screens lit up in front, arm liftedFirst plane lands at Australia's new international airport
An aircraft landed on the tarmac, successfully completing a series of test runs ahead of the introduction of larger passenger planes scheduled to begin using the runway two years from now.
Photo shows Plane in sky lands on tarmacQatar's Virgin hook-up a blow to Qantas
After Qantas successfully lobbied against extra Qatar Airways flights, the Middle Eastern airline has exacted revenge on the Flying Kangaroo with a deal that will increase competition and possibly result in cheaper fares.
Photo shows A Virgin plane flying in the sky in Brisbane.Virgin Australia hopes to expand international flight offerings after Qatar Airways agrees to buy 25pc stake
Qatar Airways will buy a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia after an agreement was reached between the Australian airline's owner, Bain Capital, and the Gulf carrier.
Photo shows Stock image of a Virgin plane