ATSB investigates fourth aircraft conflict at Sydney Airport in less than a month
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating another ground conflict at Sydney Airport involving two Qantas aircraft—the fourth such event at the airport...
Sydney Airport faces safety scrutiny after third ground near-miss in three weeks
Australia's aviation authorities are investigating a third serious ground safety incident at Sydney Airport in less than three weeks, after a Virgin Australia Boeing...
Qantas to launch first-ever non-stop Sydney–London flights in 2027
Qantas has announced that it will begin operating the world's first non-stop flights between Sydney and London from October 2027, marking a historic milestone...
Delta A350 hits turbulence on approach to Sydney, crew members injured
Delta Air Lines reported that several crew members were injured after a Sydney-bound flight encountered turbulence during descent.
Flight DL41 from Los Angeles to Sydney,...
Air Tahiti Nui launches direct Papeete–Sydney service
Air Tahiti Nui is expanding its South Pacific footprint with the launch of a new nonstop route between Papeete and Sydney, strengthening connectivity between...
Qantas launches first-ever nonstop flights between Australia and Las Vegas
Qantas will make aviation history this December when it becomes the first airline to operate direct flights between Australia and Las Vegas.
The new seasonal...
Qantas becomes first Asia-Pacific airline to launch Airbus A321XLR flights
Qantas has introduced its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft into service, marking the Asia-Pacific debut of the long-range narrowbody jet. The inaugural flights operated...
Fire breaks out mid-air on Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Hobart
A lithium battery fire broke out mid-flight on Virgin Australia Flight VA1528 from Sydney to Hobart (Boeing 737-800 reg. VH-YID) Monday morning, filling the...
Passengers stuck in Azerbaijan after Qantas flight diverts due to medical emergency
Qantas A380 flight QF2 from London to Sydney via Singapore (registration VH-OQB) was forced to make an emergency landing in Baku (GYD), Azerbaijan, after...
Passengers and crew stop armed teen from boarding Australian domestic Jetstar flight
A potential tragedy was averted today when a Jetstar flight attendant, captain, and passengers courageously stopped a 17-year-old armed with a shotgun and a...
Delta flight to Sydney returns to Los Angeles after smoke detected midair
Delta Air Lines flight DL43 bound for Sydney (Airbus A350-900 reg. N514DN) returned to Los Angeles shortly after takeoff Saturday night due to smoke...
Qantas delays Sydney-Johannesburg flights due to SpaceX rocket re-entries
Qantas has experienced delays of up to six hours on its Sydney-Johannesburg flights due to last-minute changes in SpaceX rocket re-entry schedules over the...
Virgin Australia partners with Qatar Airways for new long-haul flights to Doha
Virgin Australia has announced the launch of direct flights to Doha from Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth, starting June 2025, with Melbourne to follow later...
Qantas Boeing 737-800 forced to return to Sydney due to engine failure
On 8 November, a Qantas Boeing 737-800 (registered VH-VYH) operated domestic flight QF520 between Sydney and Brisbane, Australia. Shortly after takeoff, however, an engine...
Sri Lankan Airlines grounds captain after locking copilot out of flight deck during Sydney flight
Sri Lankan Airlines has taken action by grounding a captain involved in a serious safety breach during a recent flight from Sydney to Colombo....
Qantas launches non-stop repatriation flights for Australians from Lebanon
Qantas will operate two non-stop assisted departure flights from Cyprus to Sydney to help Australians in Lebanon return home. The flights, organised by the...
Qantas launches historic Airbus A380 flights to Johannesburg and expands African connections with Airlink Codeshare
Qantas has made history with the launch of its inaugural Airbus A380 flight (QF63) between Sydney and Johannesburg, marking the first time the Superjumbo...
Turkish Airlines expands to Sydney with new flights starting December 2024
Turkish Airlines, known for flying to the most countries globally, has announced the launch of flights to Sydney, marking its first non-stop route to...
Passenger arrested after exiting plane and walking on wing at Melbourne Airport
In a dramatic incident at Melbourne Airport, a passenger was arrested after exiting a Jetstar Airbus A320 plane (reg. VH-FVY) through an emergency exit,...
Qantas and Jetstar announce direct flights to Vanuatu
Qantas and Jetstar are set to launch up to nine return flights per week between Australia and Vanuatu, with tickets now on sale.
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