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Virgin Australia pushes back New Zealand flights to June

Virgin will remain a domestic-only airline until at least the middle of this year.

David Flynn |

Boeing could lose a third of 777X orders on latest delay

With the 777-9's debut now pushed back to 2023, many airlines are now in a position to walk away from their orders.

Bloomberg News |

First look: JetBlue's new Mint business class suites

Privacy doors, direct aisle access, plenty of space for working and relaxing: JetBlue's A321LR business class is a game-changer.

David Flynn |

Airlines call for quarantine-free travel after vaccination

Airline industry body wants the World Health Organization to allow vaccinated travellers to skip quarantine.

Bloomberg News |

Where is Qantas flying its Boeing 787s?

Most of Qantas' Dreamliners are now back in the skies and carrying out a wide range of missions.

Chris C. |

Most of the world's pilots are no longer flying for a living

The coronavirus pandemic has devastated the global aviation industry.

Bloomberg News |

BA to trial Travel Pass app for COVID tests, vaccination

Passengers on selected British Airways flights will be the first to use the airline's new 'digital health pass'.

David Flynn |

Delays for new Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines business class

Ongoing delays to the Boeing 777-9 are forcing some airlines to push back the debut of their new business class seats.

David Flynn |

Airbus sees a glimmer of hope in business travel

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury says the European planemaker is navigating the downturn ‘plane by plane’.

Bloomberg News |

Jetstar's Boeing 787s fly into storage to Alice Springs

Most of the low-cost carrier's Dreamliners are ready to be tucked in for an extended snooze.

David Flynn |

New Zealand won't open borders to the world this year

Even the proposed safe travel zone with Australia looks 'increasingly difficult', says New Zealand's Prime Minister.

Bloomberg News |

Google Earth shows Qantas A380s sitting idle in the desert

They've flown you to Singapore, London and the USA: now they're parked in the desert, hoping one day to return to the skies.

David Flynn |

Emirates restarts Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane flights

Emirates makes an early return to Australia's three largest cities.

Chris C. |

Cathay Pacific’s stunning Boeing 777 first class concepts

These concepts were among those shortlisted for Cathay’s exploration of new Boeing 777-9 first class suites.

David Flynn |

Qantas eyes direct flights to India for post-COVID growth

"We’re going to be looking for new international opportunities, and India’s just a matter of time" says Qantas CEO Alan Joyce.

David Flynn |

Revealed: Tesla Model S convertible by Ares Design

This one-off topless Tesla is proof we need to see more in the large, luxurious convertible EV space.

Car Expert |

Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad trial 'travel pass'

More airlines are adopting 'digital health certificates' which could eventually be built into their own apps.

David Flynn |

Air Canada lets travellers swap flights to avoid the 737 MAX

As the Boeing 737 MAX returns to the skies, airlines know that some passengers will be wary of flying on the troubled jet.

David Flynn |