Adam Thorn

The Samoan government has turned to Air New Zealand to repatriate its citizens in Australia with both Qantas and Virgin not flying internationally.

In an exclusive interview on the Australian Aviation podcast, Virgin CEO Paul Scurrah talks through the airline’s plans under Bain’s new ownership.

The PM has said he will not allow Queensland to receive trans-Tasman flights because the state still hotel quarantines those entering from NSW.

Qantas is instantly recognised around the world for its red flying kangaroo. However, each year the airline turns pink in support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

FlyPelican has announced it will launch twice-weekly return flights between Canberra and Port Macquarie in NSW from 1 November.

Rex has announced it’s close to a deal to lease six 737-800 NG aircraft to fly its new network between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.