Qantas chief in no rush to decide ultra long-haul plans Qantas Airways may not place an order for planes capable of non-stop London-Sydney flights until early next year, the airline's chief executive said today. Business • 15 Nov 19
Qantas chief in no rush to decide ultra long-haul plans Qantas Airways may not place an order for planes capable of non-stop London-Sydney flights until early next year, the airline's chief executive said today. Business • 15 Nov 19
Longest non-stop passenger flight arrives in Sydney Qantas has successfully flown the world's longest ever non-stop passenger flight, from New York to Sydney in a test run that could herald the introduction of new "ultra long-haul" scheduled flights. World • 20 Oct 19
Longest non-stop passenger flight arrives in Sydney Qantas has successfully flown the world's longest ever non-stop passenger flight, from New York to Sydney in a test run that could herald the introduction of new "ultra long-haul" scheduled flights. World • 20 Oct 19
Longest non-stop flight takes off from US to Sydney A plane and its passengers are set to test the mental and physical limits of long-haul aviation when Qantas operates the first direct flight by a commercial airline from New York to Sydney this weekend. Business • 18 Oct 19
Longest non-stop flight takes off from US to Sydney A plane and its passengers are set to test the mental and physical limits of long-haul aviation when Qantas operates the first direct flight by a commercial airline from New York to Sydney this weekend. Business • 18 Oct 19
Airbus bounces back with Franke deal at Paris Airshow Airbus struck a 50-plane deal with veteran low-cost airline investor Bill Franke today, bouncing back from the potential loss of a major customer after IAG placed a lifeline order for Boeing's grounded 737 MAX jet. Business • 19 Jun 19
Airbus bounces back with Franke deal at Paris Airshow Airbus struck a 50-plane deal with veteran low-cost airline investor Bill Franke today, bouncing back from the potential loss of a major customer after IAG placed a lifeline order for Boeing's grounded 737 MAX jet. Business • 19 Jun 19
World's longest non-stop flight set for take-off A new Singapore Airlines route connecting the city-state to New York goes into operation today, becoming the longest commercial plane flight in the world. World • 11 Oct 18
World's longest non-stop flight set for take-off A new Singapore Airlines route connecting the city-state to New York goes into operation today, becoming the longest commercial plane flight in the world. World • 11 Oct 18
First non-stop Australia to UK flight lands at Heathrow The maiden flight of a new non-stop regular service between Australia and the UK has arrived at London Heathrow. World • 25 Mar 18
First non-stop Australia to UK flight lands at Heathrow The maiden flight of a new non-stop regular service between Australia and the UK has arrived at London Heathrow. World • 25 Mar 18
Qantas posts record annual profit Australian airline Qantas has posted a record annual profit and declared its first final dividend in eight years, as it reaped the benefits of a painful restructure undertaken in the face of fierce global competition. Business • 24 Aug 16
Qantas posts record annual profit Australian airline Qantas has posted a record annual profit and declared its first final dividend in eight years, as it reaped the benefits of a painful restructure undertaken in the face of fierce global competition. Business • 24 Aug 16
Embattled Qantas flags profit turnaround Embattled Australian carrier Qantas said it had turned the corner after a major shake-up to stem losses. Business • 08 Dec 14
Embattled Qantas flags profit turnaround Embattled Australian carrier Qantas said it had turned the corner after a major shake-up to stem losses. Business • 08 Dec 14
Qantas plans to cut costs by $2 billion Qantas Airways is axing 15% of its workforce, slashing spending and selling older planes after stiff competition at home and overseas. Business • 27 Feb 14
Qantas plans to cut costs by $2 billion Qantas Airways is axing 15% of its workforce, slashing spending and selling older planes after stiff competition at home and overseas. Business • 27 Feb 14
Australian airline Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs Australian airline Qantas said tonight it is to cut 5,000 jobs in a major restructure. News • 26 Feb 14
Australian airline Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs Australian airline Qantas said tonight it is to cut 5,000 jobs in a major restructure. News • 26 Feb 14
Qantas struggles as Moody's downgrades airline Qantas said it was facing some of its toughest-ever challenges as Moody's downgraded its credit rating to junk, with the airline battling intense competition and spiralling costs. Business • 09 Jan 14
Qantas struggles as Moody's downgrades airline Qantas said it was facing some of its toughest-ever challenges as Moody's downgraded its credit rating to junk, with the airline battling intense competition and spiralling costs. Business • 09 Jan 14
Qantas issues profit warning Qantas Airways has warned that it expects to post an underlying pre-tax loss between $250m and $300m for the first half of the current year. Business • 05 Dec 13
Qantas issues profit warning Qantas Airways has warned that it expects to post an underlying pre-tax loss between $250m and $300m for the first half of the current year. Business • 05 Dec 13
Qantas and Emirates announce global partnership Qantas and Emirates has announced a new global aviation partnership that will give their customers a seamless Australian and international network. Business • 06 Sep 12
Qantas and Emirates announce global partnership Qantas and Emirates has announced a new global aviation partnership that will give their customers a seamless Australian and international network. Business • 06 Sep 12
Qantas Airways posts $257m annual loss Qantas Airways reported a A$245m annual loss in profits, hurt by rising fuel prices, a series of strikes that temporarily grounded its fleet and its struggling international division. Business • 23 Aug 12
Qantas Airways posts $257m annual loss Qantas Airways reported a A$245m annual loss in profits, hurt by rising fuel prices, a series of strikes that temporarily grounded its fleet and its struggling international division. Business • 23 Aug 12
Qantas shares plunge on S&P move Shares in flagship Australian airline Qantas dropped below Aus$1 today for the first time since the carrier's float in 1995 after it was put on credit watch by Standard & Poor's. Business • 08 Jun 12
Qantas shares plunge on S&P move Shares in flagship Australian airline Qantas dropped below Aus$1 today for the first time since the carrier's float in 1995 after it was put on credit watch by Standard & Poor's. Business • 08 Jun 12
Qantas forecasts huge fall in full-year profit Australian flag carrier Qantas has warned that its full-year profit could dive by up to 90% on the back of steep losses in its international arm. Business • 05 Jun 12
Qantas forecasts huge fall in full-year profit Australian flag carrier Qantas has warned that its full-year profit could dive by up to 90% on the back of steep losses in its international arm. Business • 05 Jun 12
Qantas to split international, domestic businesses Australian flag carrier Qantas said it will split its loss-making international arm from its domestic operations as part of a drive to turn around its fortunes. Business • 22 May 12
Qantas to split international, domestic businesses Australian flag carrier Qantas said it will split its loss-making international arm from its domestic operations as part of a drive to turn around its fortunes. Business • 22 May 12
Air France-KLM to cut 5,000 jobs: report Air France-KLM, the Franco-Dutch airline group, is looking to cut 5,000 jobs over three years, with about half through voluntary payoffs. Business • 21 May 12
Air France-KLM to cut 5,000 jobs: report Air France-KLM, the Franco-Dutch airline group, is looking to cut 5,000 jobs over three years, with about half through voluntary payoffs. Business • 21 May 12
Qantas chief calls for second Sydney airport Qantas chief Alan Joyce said bottlenecks at Sydney airport were unsustainable. Business • 23 Apr 12
Qantas chief calls for second Sydney airport Qantas chief Alan Joyce said bottlenecks at Sydney airport were unsustainable. Business • 23 Apr 12
Qantas makes first commercial biofuel flight Qantas today launched the nation's first commercial flight using a mixture of refined cooking oil. Business • 13 Apr 12
Qantas makes first commercial biofuel flight Qantas today launched the nation's first commercial flight using a mixture of refined cooking oil. Business • 13 Apr 12
