Qantas Airways, Australia’s flagship carrier, has reached a settlement with the Transport Workers Union (TWU) to provide $76.2 million in compensation to former ground workers who were dismissed in 2020. The agreement concludes a long-running legal dispute over the controversial outsourcing of ground handling jobs.
Skytrans, an Australian regional airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319, identified by serial number 1779. The aircraft arrived from Kaunas, Lithuania, marking a significant milestone as Skytrans expands its fleet to include larger, more capable aircraft.
Jetstar, the low-cost carrier based in Australia, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A320neo, identified by serial number 12229. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1A26 engines, produced by CFM International, enhancing Jetstar’s fuel efficiency and operational performance.
Qatar Airways has announced the re-launch of daily flights to Canberra from Doha, with a stopover in Melbourne, starting in December 2025. The route will be served using the Boeing 777, reflecting the airline’s commitment to restoring and expanding its network across Australia.
Regional Express (Australia), also known as Rex, is set to face legal action initiated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) over allegations of making an inaccurate claim regarding its fiscal 2023 financial outlook. The case arises from a public statement by Rex forecasting a positive fiscal outlook for 2023, which ASIC claims was inaccurate or potentially misleading….
Airnorth (Australia) has strengthened its fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E190, serial 19000020, under a wet lease agreement with Alliance Airlines (Australia). The aircraft is powered by CF34-10E5 engines, delivering enhanced performance and efficiency for regional operations.
Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of a third daily non-stop flight connecting Dubai and Melbourne, set to begin on March 30, 2025. This additional service will be operated using the airline’s newly retrofitted four-class Boeing 777-300ER, offering passengers enhanced comfort and more travel options.
Rex (Australia) has completed the sale of Air Partner’s (UK) 50% shareholding in National Jet Express (NJE) to entities controlled by the remaining shareholders of NJE. The proceeds from this transaction will be utilized by Rex to repay secured debt, contributing to its financial stabilization.
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand have announced the resumption of their codeshare partnership, initially covering Trans-Tasman routes. The partnership will begin on December 9, 2024, with flights operating under VA-coded flight numbers.
Turkish Airlines is preparing to operate a specially configured subfleet of Airbus A350-1000s for long-haul services to Australia, signaling a significant expansion in its global route network. The airline is also considering New Zealand as a future destination, reflecting its ambitious growth strategy.
