Virgin Australia has announced it is cutting 750 jobs after posting a full year loss of $349 million. The loss compares to a $681 million loss last year. It’s the seventh straight loss for the airline. The underlying loss before tax was $71.2 million. The loss has been put down to rising fuel and foreign…
The unmanned Soyuz MS-14, carrying supplies and Fedor, a humanoid robot, has successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) after the first attempt went awry due to a technical glitch. The docking went off without a hitch early on Tuesday morning Moscow time (03:08 UTC) as space enthusiasts around the world watched Fedor’s…
Seven people were killed Sunday when a helicopter and a small plane collided in the air above the Spanish island of Mallorca, authorities said. The collision happened in the air over the Inca Hospital at about 13:36 (12:36 GMT) on Sunday, local newspaper Diario De Mallorca reports. Visibility was good at the time, and the…
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif flew into Biarritz in southwestern France for the G7 summit. Mohammad Javad Zarif flew on board an Airbus A321-200 (reg. EP-IGD), a direct flight from Tehran. The French presidency confirmed his arrival, but emphasised no talks were planned with the American side. A French diplomat also suggested – without…
The Victorian Court of Appeal has increased the sentence of Fariq Aqbal Omar, a former Malaysia Airlines flight attendant that was jailed for importation of heroin into Australia. The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) lodged an appeal after Mr Omar was sentenced to 5 years and 6 months earlier this year. The Court of…
Qantas has released it’s full year financial results. While the airline announced record revenue, it’s profit has dropped 17%, mostly due to increased fuel prices ($600 million increase), the lower Australian dollar ($150 million), and employee leave provisions ($92 million). Loyalty has become the airline’s second biggest earner after domestic travel. Qantas also announced a…
British Airways pilots are planning to go on strike for three days in September, the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) said. BALPA said the airline “did not accept” any options the union put to it during talks this week, adding: “it is clear following discussions with members over the last few days that BA’s most…
President Evo Morales announced on Wednesday that Bolivia has ordered the 747 Supertanker to assist firefighters battling a massive outbreak of wildfires in the Amazon basin. The huge air tanker, identified as Tanker 944, that can carry up to 19,200 gallons (72,680 liters) of water or fire retardant departed from Sacramento McClellan Airport at…
Protestors are planning to “stress test” Hong Kong International Airport this weekend. ABC News Australia reports that Hong Kong’s High Court was extending an order that requires demonstrations to have permission from authorities. In response protest organisers have told protesters to “Go to the airport by different means, including MTR, Airport Bus, Taxi, Bike and…
Amid drama following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trips via private jet, William and Kate flew commercial with their children from Norwich, England, to Aberdeen, Scotland, on Thursday. “We were delighted to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their family on board one of our flights again, this time when they flew from Norwich to Aberdeen with…
EasyJet suspends a pilot from flying after finding out about suicidal messages he sent to his friends. Pals passed the aviator’s messages to his bosses after he told them ‘I’m suicidal’, ‘my life is sh**’ and ‘I’m probably going to kill myself’ in a WhatsApp group. “I thought I would meet people, make friends with…
Qantas has bowed to community and government pressure to reduce the airfares for regional communities. The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) reports that a Senate enquiry heard claims of a $4800 ($US3247, €5321, £2208) return fare for a family of 3 to fly between the Queensland towns of Cloncurry and Townsville. The enquiry, however, found no…
