Aviation
Cargo class: Qantas CEO reveals 'out there' options for super long haul flights
Exercise areas, train-like berths, the future of travel could be in the cargo hold.
- by Latika Bourke & Patrick Hatch
Latest
'Flying Whale' airship that never lands joins the cargo aviation race
France has entered the global race to develop a viable cargo airship with a 152-metre blimp designed to lift lumber from deep woodland.
- by Marie Mawad and Ania Nussbaum
Qantas
'Do the right thing': Qantas boss tells Cricket Australia to deal with scandal
The airline's chief executive Alan Joyce says the incident has damaged Australia's global reputation as the land of the "fair go".
- by Patrick Hatch
Qantas
Qantas opens direct link to Europe with historic Perth-London flight
Aviation history was set to be made on Saturday night as Qantas prepared to launch the first ever non-stop commercial service connecting Australia and Europe.
- by Patrick Hatch
Consumer rights
United gives $US10,000 travel voucher to 'bumped' passenger
An airline employee offered a $US2,000 voucher for Allison Preiss to give up her seat, but she wanted cash. Then a United agent raised the offer.
Virgin Australia
Tigerair puts former lawyer in CEO hot seat
Virgin Australia has tapped its head of cargo and charter service to become chief executive of Tigerair Australia.
- by Patrick Hatch
Aviation
Pilotless planes could be reality today but people aren't ready: expert
The technology exists for planes to be flown without a pilot but industry leaders have weighed in on how soon, if at all, pilotless planes should happen.
- by Ruth McCosker
Alice Springs
Virgin Australia announces new Brisbane route
Air traffic at Brisbane Airport will increase again in June as Virgin Australia will start a new twice-weekly return service.
- by Ruth McCosker
Consumer Affairs
Dead-dog outcry amps up pressure on United Airlines CEO
United Airlines has outraged the world twice in less than a year. The death of a puppy in an overhead bin this week raises the question over its CEO's future.
- by Michael Sasso
Amaroo
Search for trainee pilot after helicopter crashes in ocean off Port Hedland
The helicopter, which had two people on board, crashed about 35km north of Port Hedland on its way to collect a marine pilot from a bulk carrier.
- by Heather McNeill
'She felt the cabin floor drop': Qantas crew injured after autopilot cut out
A Qantas cabin crew member had her leg broken and another suffered numerous injuries when their aircraft's autopilot unexpectedly disengaged.
- by Patrick Hatch