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Government to fund 100 more Qantas 787 repatriations
/ | 8 Comments on Government to fund 100 more Qantas 787 repatriationsThe flag carrier has been using its 787 Dreamliners for the missions, which have a capacity to carry around 170 passengers each, meaning 17,000 more stranded Australians can return.
Read moreCobham’s FIFO deal with WA mine company
/The business said it would use its Embraer E190 and the Bombardier Q400s, which output comparatively low carbon emissions.
Read moreBudget hints borders won’t open until mid-2022
/ | 5 Comments on Budget hints borders won’t open until mid-2022The budget has hinted international borders won’t fully reopen until the middle of 2022 – significantly later than Sunday’s estimate of simply “2022”.
Read moreDomestic aviation to ‘fully recover’ by end of year, says budget
/Treasurer Josh Frydenburg’s address contained no new major announcements for aviation, but revealed domestic routes have already returned to 70 per cent of pre-COVID levels.
Read moreAustralia plans drone air traffic control system
/ | 1 Comment on Australia plans drone air traffic control systemDeputy PM Michael McCormack also unveiled a new policy statement on the matter and promised to invest $35.7 million into emerging aviation technology.
Read moreQantas sells supermoon scenic flight from $499
/ | 2 Comments on Qantas sells supermoon scenic flight from $499It follows the success of a number of scenic flights launched by the airline in the last six months, including its ‘Great Southern Land’ trip and a series of flights to mystery locations.
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