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Qantas records ‘staggering’ underlying loss of $1.86bn
/Chief executive Alan Joyce said the result takes the before tax impact of COVID on the wider group to $7 billion, but hailed the exceptional speed of the airline’s recovery.
Read moreVirgin adds four more 737 MAX 8s
/ | 2 Comments on Virgin adds four more 737 MAX 8sThe news marks a significant increase from the airline’s original intention of having just 58 aircraft when it emerged from administration.
Read moreRex ‘mildly pleased’ despite $68 million loss
/The business’ results for FY22 saw revenue hit $319 million, including COVID grants of $32 million. This was, however, significantly lower than the 87 million in help it received in FY21.
Read moreInvest in grad schemes to fix talent crisis, says Engineers Australia
/The professional body made the recommendation as part of its new report on the problem, which also suggested a greater emphasis on recognising the benefits of women and migrant engineers.
Read moreAir taxis to be game changer for regional towns, says Greenbird
/ | 2 Comments on Air taxis to be game changer for regional towns, says GreenbirdSara Hales said electric aircraft would help connect smaller population centres to larger cities, as well as transforming services such as freight, medical delivery and disaster response.
Read moreJust 26% Darwin–Sydney flights on-time in July
/ | 1 Comment on Just 26% Darwin–Sydney flights on-time in JulyDomestic aviation in July suffered another record month for poor performance, with just 54 per cent of flights departing on time. Cancellations also hit 6.4 per cent, around three times the pre-COVID average.
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