Australian Aviation

Less than half of Qantas departures from both Sydney and Melbourne airports were on time during April – significantly lower than all its major rivals.

On-time results were poor among all major airlines, though across April, Qantas fared the worst with on-time arrivals slumping to just 59 per cent.

Starting from Thursday, 19 May, the airline is also incentivising travellers to use the payment method by letting Frequent Flyers earn Qantas points with every dollar spent.

A Melbourne-based drone company will soon begin flying up to five drones per one pilot, after clinching a major regulatory approval.

Squadron Leader Samuel Wright is the RAAF’s only permanent Air Force balloon pilot. Here, he answers all the questions you were too scared to ask about ballooning.

The organisers of the event, and its major sponsor The Lottery Office, are now encouraging new teams to get involved in the race, which will take place from August 29 – September 11, 2022.