Aviation
Industry at odds over GST plan
A fresh stoush is erupting between air express parcel delivery companies and online retailers over the GST.
Training raises safety fears
Conflicts between two “parallel” aviation training systems have prompted safety concerns.
TAFE SA vows to fix bungle
Parafield will remain open as a much-needed training centre for aircraft engineers, TAFE SA has vowed.
ATSB flags investigation role
The ATSB has foreshadowed it may get involved in more investigations into safety in the recreational sector.
Qantas pilot app monitors fuel
A new flight data app will help Qantas pilots reduce fuel emissions.
A comfy flight you can’t have
An aeroplane with wider seats and other perks is out there. So why are almost all of the major carriers ignoring it?
Flying school disputes breach claims
An Adelaide aviation school has disputed findings that have left its vocational training arm under a cloud.
Training scandals stretch to aviation
Two scandals at Adelaide have raised fears that the training loans debacle has infiltrated aviation.
Student pilots in sky-high debt
Adelaide’s aviation training scandal has ensnared would-be pilots, as a private college fights moves to close it.
Helicopter firm hit by scandal
The largest commercial helicopter operator in Australia has been hit by a training bungle at TAFE SA.
Pressure mounts in plane fail
A South Australian government minister is facing calls to ‘come clean’ over a potentially deadly air safety bungle.
‘You could kill people’
An air safety regulator audit has exposed a serious training bungle that risked endangering the lives of air travellers.
Changes shape future travel
Qantas has made some big announcements recently that will shape how Australians travel over the next decade.
Airlines continue to add capacity
A fresh boost to capacity for Asian destinations will spur continued competition for international routes.
Law of air must be stronger
There is insufficient legal deterrent for the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems.
Thumbs-up for space agency
International defence companies have highlighted the benefits to Australia of having its own space agency.
Qantas-Emirates upgrade logic
The updated deal will give Qantas a greater weighting towards Asia and expand its exposure to Europe.
The new London stopover
Qantas is changing the route of its Sydney to London service as it extends its partnership with Emirates.
Jetstar turnback sparks checks
Jetstar pilots on Boeing 787s have been told to give extra attention to the shoulder area of tyres.
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