Qantas says weak demand and too much capacity from other carriers are behind its decision to end nonstop flights between Sydney and Beijing.
Boeing says it is "possible" regulators could give the all clear to resume deliveries of the grounded 737 MAX in December 2019.
Regional Express has received federal government approval to recruit overseas pilots, engineers and flight instructors to overcome a local shortage.
Boeing has made Scott Carpendale's appointment as Boeing Defence Australia vice president and managing director permanent.
Qantas says it will spend $50 million over the next decade on sustainable aviation biofuels and match its passengers' commitment to fly carbon neutral as part of efforts to reach zero net emissions by 2050.
Australia's competition regulator has given final approval to Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic to deepen their partnership on flights between Australia and the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.