Flight QF2008 was travelling from Sydney to Tamworth on Sunday night when the pilots reportedly found a fault in the plane's hydraulic system that had drained part of its hydraulic fluid - a critical requirement for operating the aircraft's controls and brakes.
Qantas has clapped back at rival Rex and said complaints that it’s being forced out of routes by the flag carrier are nothing more than a “weird conspiracy theory”.
Announced at a ceremony on Monday, the new 4,880 square meter facility will accommodate the growing demand for cold chain perishables, and will support the growth of general cargo in Queensland.
Rex has again announced that it will soon exit five regional routes, with possibly more to come, over Qantas’ “predatory” behaviour.
Singapore Airlines has announced that it will again increase capacity on its Australian routes, and bring its new 737 MAX jets to Darwin, as travel demand continues to improve.
Qantas has announced it will increase airfares and reduce its domestic capacity target for July and August, in light of escalating fuel costs.