Aviation battles coronavirus cash crunch Boeing and other U.S. aviation companies are seeking billions of dollars in aid as they battle to survive a plunge in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic, while Airbus is pausing production at two sites to bolster health and safety measures. Business • 17 Mar 20
Aviation battles coronavirus cash crunch Boeing and other U.S. aviation companies are seeking billions of dollars in aid as they battle to survive a plunge in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic, while Airbus is pausing production at two sites to bolster health and safety measures. Business • 17 Mar 20
Qantas selects Airbus for world's longest flights Australia's Qantas Airways has picked Airbus over Boeing as the preferred supplier for jets capable of the world's longest commercial flights from Sydney to London, dealing the US planemaker its latest setback this year. Business • 13 Dec 19
Qantas selects Airbus for world's longest flights Australia's Qantas Airways has picked Airbus over Boeing as the preferred supplier for jets capable of the world's longest commercial flights from Sydney to London, dealing the US planemaker its latest setback this year. Business • 13 Dec 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
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
