Qantas says next generation aircraft are under evaluation as part of its fleet renewal program that is focused on maintaining competitiveness of technology.

Qantas has confirmed its proposed pilot training academy will be operating from two regional centres by 2020.

Air Niugini says the loss of a codeshare agreement with Qantas is behind the decision to end Port Moresby-Townsville flights and reduce service to Sydney.

The ATSB has opened an investigation into a depressurisation incident on board a Qantas Freight 737 freighter that led to one of the pilots becoming incapacitated.