A recently recruited pilot who died when his EC135 crashed into the sea hadn’t undertaken underwater escape training in seven years prior to the accident.
Around 250 Rex Saab 340 pilots have started to cast their votes as part of a protected industrial action ballot against the airline, over a nearly four-year-long disagreement on pay and conditions.
The Jetstar narrowbody, VH-VQM, usually flies up to six times a day between Sydney and Melbourne, but was spotted on Thursday with the Toy Story promotion.
The New Zealand government has scrapped its requirements for all travellers into the country to return a negative COVID-19 test prior to their departure.
The first Virgin Australia flight between Australia and Bali has taken off on Wednesday, for the first time in over two years.
Queensland has become the first state to scrap the requirement for travellers to wear face masks within the airport terminal, as other governments mull a similar move.