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Qantas Extends Brisbane–Palau Route Amid Growing Demand

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Qantas has announced the extension of its direct flights between Brisbane and Koror, the capital of Palau, for another year following the success of the route that launched in December 2024. Operated under the name ‘Palau Paradise Express’, the service was established through a Federal Government contract and is designed to strengthen trade, tourism, and cultural links between Australia and Palau.

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Finnair Extends Qantas A330 Wet Lease Until Winter 2026

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Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, will continue operating two Airbus A330 aircraft on a wet lease basis for Qantasuntil the end of the winter 2026 season, after which the leases will transition to dry lease arrangements. This decision comes as part of a mutually beneficial partnership between the two airlines, supporting Qantas’s long-haul operations amid evolving fleet requirements.

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QantasLink Adds E190 Operated By Alliance Airlines

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QantasLink, the regional subsidiary of Qantas Airways, has expanded its domestic fleet with the delivery of an Embraer E190 regional jet. The aircraft, bearing serial number 19000038, is operated by Alliance Airlines under an existing capacity agreement and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines manufactured by GE Aerospace.

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Qantas to Lease B737-800s Amid A321XLR Delays

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Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has announced plans to lease four Boeing 737-800 aircraft by the end of 2025 to help bridge the capacity gap caused by delays in the delivery of its Airbus A321XLR fleet. The airline had expected a smoother integration of the A321XLRs into its domestic and regional network, but the first of these next-generation aircraft has already arrived three months…

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Air Botswana Appoints Dane Kondic as Chairman

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Air Botswana, the flag carrier of Botswana, has appointed seasoned airline executive Dane Kondic as its new Chairman, tasking him with steering the airline through a critical recovery and restructuring phase. This leadership change comes as the carrier seeks to improve performance, rebuild market confidence, and position itself for sustainable growth.

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Qantas Takes Delivery of First A321XLR

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Qantas, the flag carrier of Australia, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, serial number 12323, as part of a major fleet renewal and network expansion initiative. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133GAR-JM engines and represents the first of 28 units ordered by the airline.

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Avmax Acquires 19 Dash 8s From Qantas, Leases Q200s to Skytrans

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Avmax, the Canadian aviation services company, has completed a significant fleet acquisition deal with Qantas, purchasing a total of 19 De Havilland Dash 8 Series aircraft, comprising three Q200s and sixteen Q300s. The transaction marks one of the largest secondary market moves involving regional turboprops in the Asia-Pacific region this year.

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Qantas Joins Association of Asia Pacific Airlines

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The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), headquartered in Malaysia, has announced that Qantas, Australia’s flagship carrier, has joined the organization with immediate effect. This significant development strengthens Qantas’ engagement within the Asia-Pacific aviation community and underscores its commitment to regional collaboration.

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Qantas Reaches $76.2 Million Settlement with Transport Workers Union

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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.