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Qantas raises international fares as fuel shocks continue
Airlines

In a statement, the Flying Kangaroo said that cost increases will vary from route to route. Qantas does not operate any of its own services to the Middle East, with its existing Europe flights continuing as scheduled, though Perth–London has added a fuel stop in Singapore.

Female aviators get the inside track on RAAF’s modern pilot training
Defence

The visit to RAAF Base East Sale, hosted by No. 1 Flying Training School, showcased significant changes to the Air Force’s training pipeline since Australian Women Pilots’ Association members last toured the facility in 2022.

Ex-Bonza CEO takes aim at Qantas over regional airfares
Airlines

In his submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regional airfares and a rare public statement since Bonza’s 2024 collapse, Jordan singled out the dominance of Qantas Group – and, to a lesser extent, Virgin Australia – as a major factor placing upward pressure on fares.

Jet fuel ‘volatility’ roils Air New Zealand’s pocketbook
Airlines

The carrier, which recorded a NZ$59 million loss for the first half, had predicted second-half earnings “broadly in line with, or modestly below the first half”; however, “extreme volatility” in fuel prices has led it to suspend that guidance.

RAAF Wedgetail will be dispatched to the Gulf, PM confirms
Defence

An E-7A Wedgetail aircraft will be sent to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to assist in the defence of Gulf states Iran has attacked, the PM revealed on Tuesday morning. It comes after Defence last week sent a C-17A Globemaster and a KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport to support repatriation efforts.

No luck for Ocean Infinity in latest hunt for MH370
Airlines

In a statement, Malaysia’s Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said marine robotics firm Ocean Infinity had conducted two phases of investigation from 25 to 28 March last year and from 31 December to 23 January, 2026, which suffered periodic disruptions from poor weather and sea conditions.

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