Aviation
Help! Stories about severe turbulence have made me too scared to fly
Severe turbulence appears to be worsening, so how can people manage their anxiety the next time they board a flight?
- by Nell Geraets
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$9b Qantas super fund to merge with Australian Retirement Trust
The merger is putting an end to one of the oldest corporate super funds in Australia.
- by Amelia McGuire
Australia can’t sustain more than three airlines, says Qantas boss
Vanessa Hudson says the demise of challenger airline Bonza highlights why the federal government needs to ensure the Australian aviation industry stays sustainable.
- by Amelia McGuire
Big is back: The superjumbo’s post-pandemic resurgence
Predictions that the Airbus A380 superjumbo was dead have failed to come true. In fact, Airbus has hinted it might start building them again.
- by John Arlidge
Refunds the top gripe as most airline complaints left unresolved
Less than 40 per cent of the complaints lodged about Australian airlines were addressed in 2023, with Virgin Australia copping the most heat and Qantas taking the longest to deal with issues.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Boeing crisis
Boeing to plead guilty to fraud for violating deal over 737 Max crashes
Boeing faces a criminal fine of as much as $721.4 million and will be required to spend at least $660 million to bolster its compliance and safety programs
- by Chris Strohm, Julie Johnsson and Allyson Versprille
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Airport reviews
This cramped, daggy airport is my new favourite
This isn’t a flashy, modern airport, and it doesn’t have many exciting facilities, but I love New Chitose with all of my stomach and heart.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Inside China
The West’s incompetence could surrender the skies to China
China is determined to become a major player in air travel, and the West is leaving the door open.
- by Matthew Lynn
Warning over narrow roads near new Sydney airport
One of the world’s biggest shipping companies says the roads near Western Sydney International Airport cannot support the size of its planned freight operations.
- by Amelia McGuire
Opinion
Opinion
The Virgin dilemma: How to catch the IPO Mexican wave
Qatar Airways is eager to become a cornerstone shareholder in Virgin, but this brings another complicated twist.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Bonza likely traded while insolvent, say administrators
Hall Chadwick has issued a damning report into the failed budget carrier which found Bonza should have entered administration earlier than it did.
- by Amelia McGuire