Aviation News

Being able to fly nonstop from Australia to London and New York said to be the “final frontier in aviation”, according to Qantas CEO Allen Joyce.

Extra long-haul: Qantas doing New York-Sydney research flightsQantas, which aspires to fly nonstop from Sydney to London and New York by early next decade, will run three research flights...

Christoph Mueller: Heading to Dubai

Mueller takes up new role at EmiratesChristoph Mueller, 54, previously chief executive at Malaysia Airlines Bhd, is joining Emirates Airline this month in a newly...

Reports on Aer Lingus CEO to helm MAS speculative, says KhazanahMalaysia sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, also majority shareholder of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has squashed...

Power banks without CCC certification will be confiscated and discarded at Chinese airports.

Chinese airports are confiscating power banksCrackdown on older power banks is a safety measure, say authorities.

Qantas is working with government agencies and independent cybersecurity experts to to determine how much data has been stolen.

Qantas scrambles after massive data theftHackers target airline’s frequent flyers, up to six million could be affected.

Syndicate members work in pairs, striking quickly on short transit flights, using last-minute tickets and switching airlines to avoid detection.

Criminal gangs linked to in-flight thefts in AsiaSyndicates target flights in Asia for cabin theft, with cases rising sharply in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Airlines are still avoiding Iranian airspace due to lingering safety concerns, regulatory restrictions, and uncertainty following recent military activity, despite an official ceasefire being in place.

Airlines are still avoiding IranExpect disruptions to continue despite the ceasefire.

Air India offers compensation to families of crash victims

Air India offers compensation to families of crash victimsTata Group responds with financial aid and rebuilding plans after devastating Dreamliner crash.

Emirates officially launched its direct Dubai-Da Nang route on 10 June 2025, expected to bring significant changes and affluent Middle Eastern travellers to Vietnam's coastal city.

Habibi! Come to Da Nang!Emirates launches Dubai-Da Nang route targeting affluent Middle Eastern tourists.

Jetstar Asia will cease operations on 31 July.

Jetstar Asia in shock shutdownQantas calls time on its budget operation in Asia.