Jetstar Boosts Trans-Tasman Travel with New Christchurch-Cairns Route
Building on its strong presence at Christchurch Airport, Jetstar has now launched a new trans-Tasman service from Cairns, Queensland.
Airline
Airline
oneworld Alliance Welcomes Fiji Airways as Newest Member Airline
Effective from 1 April, Fiji and South Pacific flag carrier Fiji Airways has become the 14th member airline of the oneworld® alliance.
Accident
Avalon Airshow Crash Leaves Pilot Severely Injured
A pilot has suffered serious injuries following the crash of an aerobatic aircraft performing at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon.
Airline
ACCC Approves Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Partnership
The Australian consumer watchdog ACCC has now formally approved the five-year alliance between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia.
Manufacturer
Bombardier Adds Perth Line Maintenance Station, Eyes Sydney Growth
Bombardier has opened a new Line Maintenance Station (LMS) location in Perth, Western Australia, with a planned LMS in Sydney proposed for later this year.
Airline
Air New Zealand and Air India Forge New Partnership, Eye Direct Flights
Air New Zealand and Air India have forged a new codeshare agreement and MoU, eying the prospect of establishing new direct flights by 2028.
Airline
AirAsia Malaysia Expands Australian Presence with New Darwin Route
A new AirAsia Malaysia route connecting Kuala Lumpur directly to Darwin will see the addition of 100,000 seats between Malaysia and the Northern Territory annually.
Airport
Australian Airports See Record Revenues, Despite Passenger Numbers Lagging
Australia's major airports have reported record-breaking aeronautical revenues, despite passenger numbers still being below pre-pandemic levels.
Incident
Teenager Detained After Attempted Boarding of Jetstar Flight with Firearm
A teenager who illegally boarded a Sydney-bound Jetstar flight at Avolon Airport was overpowered by a passenger when he produced a loaded shotgun.
Airline
Equality in the Air: Qantas and Jetstar Take Flight with All-Female Crews
Leading up to International Women's Day 2025, Qantas and Jetstar are conducting over 50 all-female flight operations across the week.