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Virgin Blue has announced that it will operate services from Sydney to Ayers Rock from August 2. The daily flights will be operated with a 104-seat Embraer E-190, with launch fares starting from $149 one way. Regular fares will start from $199. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become a Member

Jetstar says that a serious incident at Melbourne Airport in 2007 which was initially not reported to the ATSB has seen it change its procedures for handling go-arounds and training of its A320 crews. The ATSB released its final report on the incident on March 5, which occurred on July 21 2007 at Melbourne Airport.

QantasLink has announced that it will add additional frequencies on its services from Brisbane to Mackay and Rockhampton, while Jetstar will also make changes to its services on the same routes, including withdrawing from Rockhampton. From April 6, QantasLink will operate an additional eight services per week between Mackay and Brisbane, taking the total number

Qantas has denied accusations made by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) that it discriminated against 14 casual female employees at Sydney Airport by not offering them permanent positions. The ACTU alleges that Qantas discriminated against the staff, who were employed to clean and restock aircraft after fights, by denying them the opportunity to