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The flag carrier noted that non-stop flights between Australia and London are likely to "be in even higher demand" following the COVID pandemic and could see Darwin as a new key transit point between Australia and Europe.
The tech giant revealed the surprising fact as it marked two years of service in the south-west Queensland city, which it has dubbed “the drone delivery capital of the world”.
Qantas has posted an underlying loss before tax of $1.83 billion, due to "diabolical" operating conditions and sudden border closures in the second half of the financial year.
The union suggested that the government taking an equity stake in the national flag carrier could “guarantee aviation jobs and protect taxpayer money”, as it fears ongoing lockdowns could see the airline continue to bleed cash and put workers in jeopardy.
Departing from Perth on 19 August, the C-17A travelled 11,000 kilometres on a 15-hour round trip, carrying vital equipment, fresh food, medical supplies, and mail and gifts from loved ones to the 18 scientists, researchers and staff at Mawson Station.
It comes as Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has warned the situation in the Afghanistan capital is worsening on an "hourly basis".
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