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The news is likely to have significant ramifications for long-haul travel into Australia, given the tie-up with Virgin is a major incentive for customers to book travel with Etihad. Abu Dhabi itself offers onward connections to more than 130 destinations.
Starting in May 2025 for the peak season, the low-cost carrier will add a fifth weekly flight on Saturdays from Sydney to the Pacific destination, on a route served by its A321neo LR (NEO) fleet.
The company previously announced the proposed sale of Quickstep Aerospace Services and its maintenance, repair and overhaul operation based in Tullamarine, Victoria.
Slated to launch next year, the academy – billed as the first of its kind in Australia – will be open both online and on RMIT’s campus, and will include areas such as safety culture, risk management, and human safety factors such as sleep and fatigue.
The pilot program, announced in August, allows eligible Qantas customers to access and fill out the Australia Digital Travel Declaration through the Qantas app up to 72 hours before departure, removing the need for the physical Incoming Passenger Card.
The Royal Australian Air Force provided airlift between Canberra and Sydney and its aircraft were part of a tri-service flypast of Sydney Harbour, which included a Royal Australian Navy MH-60R Seahawk Romeo helicopter, an Army S-70 Blackhawk, two RAAF F-35A Lightning IIs, an F/A-18F Super Hornet, an EA-18G Growler, and other Navy and Army helicopters.
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