A landmark survey of Australia’s business confidence during the coronavirus crisis will show that 60 per cent of those working in aviation have seen their hours reduced – significantly more than any other industry questioned.
Perth Airport has impounded four Virgin Australia aircraft with heavy machinery as it seeks to recover $16 million in outstanding invoices for airfield and terminal charges.
Air New Zealand has shipped 52,000 treats, including 190 boxes of Cookie Times and One Square Meal bars, to essential workers in police stations, hospital and charities.
The ATSB has been unable to find out what caused a Cessna 172 to crash into a Melbourne residential street, killing its pilot, despite a two-year investigation.
A learner pilot escaped from the wreckage of his helicopter after it flipped on his side while attempting to land at Townsville Helicopters training facility in Garbutt, Queensland.
Queensland’s Premier has branded Melbourne Airport’s pitch to woo a revived Virgin Australia away from Brisbane as “Absolutely ridiculous”.