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Jet still missing as pilot, camera operator feared dead

Jet still missing as pilot, camera operator feared dead

A pilot and a TV camera operator were on board a former military aircraft when it collided with another plane and plunged into Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay.

Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms

Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms

Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms

Virgin signs deal with ground staff, cabin threat looms

Virgin Australia has agreed to a new deal with ground workers, but still faces the prospect of industrial action with cabin crew poised to strike.

Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash

Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash

Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash

Ex-military jet plunges into water after mid-air crash

Two people are missing after a former military aircraft crashed at Port Phillip Bay, southeast of Melbourne.

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Qantas guilty over treatment of virus-concerned worker

Qantas guilty over treatment of virus-concerned worker

A court has found Qantas guilty of breaching NSW workplace health and safety laws after it stood down a worker who raised concerns about COVID-19.

'Minister for Higher Airfares' slowing airline recovery

'Minister for Higher Airfares' slowing airline recovery

Flight Centre says air travel competition and prices continue to improve but the market's recovery has been impeded by the federal government.

Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action

Virgin cabin crew applying to vote on strike action

Virgin cabin crew will apply for a protected action ballot to vote on taking possible industrial action, including strikes, over pay and conditions.

Hydrogen-powered 'flying car' to be used in emergencies

Hydrogen-powered 'flying car' to be used in emergencies

An Australian company developing a hydrogen-fuelled aircraft capable of flying for up to 1000km has received a $5.4 million boost.

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Qantas faces court over misleading ticket sales

Qantas faces court over misleading ticket sales

Qantas faces court over misleading ticket sales

Qantas faces court over misleading ticket sales

Qantas has appeared before the Federal Court over the airline's decision to sell tickets for already cancelled flights.

Besieged Qantas board cops brunt of shareholder anger

Besieged Qantas board cops brunt of shareholder anger

Besieged Qantas board cops brunt of shareholder anger

Besieged Qantas board cops brunt of shareholder anger

Heckling and protest votes greeted the Qantas board at the airline's annual general meeting where shareholders vented their frustration at a series of missteps.

Pilot strike threat at Qantas subsidiary averted

Pilot strike threat at Qantas subsidiary averted

Pilot strike threat at Qantas subsidiary averted

Pilot strike threat at Qantas subsidiary averted

Pilots at a WA-based Qantas subsidiary have suspended plans to strike and agreed to resume negotiations over pay and conditions.

Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales

Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales

Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales

Qantas defends allegations of misleading ticket sales

Qantas has rejected allegations by the ACCC it acted improperly by selling tickets for already cancelled flights, saying customers were offered alternatives.

Threat to flights as Qantas pilots set to strike again

Threat to flights as Qantas pilots set to strike again

Threat to flights as Qantas pilots set to strike again

Threat to flights as Qantas pilots set to strike again

Pilots at a WA-based Qantas subsidiary are set to go on strike for the second time in two months following a breakdown in negotiations over pay and conditions.

New airport brings chat-pausing noise to thousands

New airport brings chat-pausing noise to thousands

New airport brings chat-pausing noise to thousands

New airport brings chat-pausing noise to thousands

Noise from the new Western Sydney Airport won't force the acquisition of nearby properties but dozens will be eligible for free home insulation to dull sound.

Virgin ground crew clear runway for industrial action

Virgin ground crew clear runway for industrial action

Virgin ground crew clear runway for industrial action

Virgin ground crew clear runway for industrial action

Ground crew at Virgin Australia have applied to take industrial action over pay, safety and job security among other issues under negotiation with the airline.

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Port of Darwin lease won't be cancelled after review

A controversial 99-year lease held by a Chinese company on the Port of Darwin won't be cancelled or varied, following a federal government review.

Business travel to China lifts off amid tariff talks

Businesses hope a breakthrough in Chinese sanctions on Australian exports is near as corporate travel bookings between Australia and China ramp up.

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

The online retail giant is ramping up its drone delivery program but plans to fly and land goods in Aussie backyards is still a way off.

Qantas gives up on acquiring Alliance Aviation

Qantas has thrown in the towel on its attempt to buy charter operator Alliance Aviation after the deal was opposed by the ACCC.

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Watchdog eyes airlines to ensure cheaper tickets

Measures are being put in place to ensure Australian travellers are getting the best bang for their buck with the consumer watchdog set upon the airline sector.

Leave now call as Qantas chief announces departure date

Under-fire Qantas chairman Richard Goyder will retire from the airline's board in about 12 months but a fierce critic wants him to leave the company now.

Slanging match as inquiry looks to chase ex-Qantas boss

A Nationals senator has called out the prime minister's "cosy" relationship with the former CEO of Qantas, who she wants to front at an inquiry into flights.

Pilots return to work, wage talks with Qantas to resume

Hundreds of pilots have gone back to work in WA after a 24-hour strike as Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation agrees to resume wage negotiations.

Dozens of Qantas flights cancelled as pilots strike

Thousands of Qantas passengers and FIFO workers have had their travel plans cancelled or rescheduled as pilots walked off the job in Perth over a pay dispute.

Pilot strike to wreak havoc on resources sector workers

Thousands of FIFO workers are expected to be affected when pilots from the Qantas-owned Network Aviation work off the job as a wages dispute intensifies.

Pilot strike at Qantas subsidiary to hit fly-in workers

WA travellers and fly-in fly-out workers are expected to be delayed when pilots strike for a full day as they negotiate an enterprise agreement.

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