Aviation
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Nepal
At least 18 dead as plane skids off runway and catches fire in Nepal
Nepal has been criticised for its poor air safety record, with the deadliest incident occurring in 1992, when 167 people died when a plane crashed into a hillside.
- by Binaj Gurubacharya
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Opinion
Opinion
How Flight Centre’s news on falling airfares became Qantas’ problem
As international airfares continue falling from the highs reached after COVID-19, aviation profits should settle to more normal sustainable levels.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Tripologist
The airlines offering cheaper versions of business class
You can save on a business-class fare if you’re willing to forgo some of the perks you’d usually expect.
- by Michael Gebicki
The spectacular rise and fall of the ‘Communist Concorde’
Where Britain and France conjured Concorde, Russia forged the Tupolev Tu-144 – a jet so loud passengers could barely hear each other.
- by Chris Leadbeater
Help! Stories about severe turbulence have made me too scared to fly
Severe turbulence appears to be worsening, so how can people manage their anxiety the next time they board a flight?
- by Nell Geraets
$9b Qantas super fund to merge with Australian Retirement Trust
The merger is putting an end to one of the oldest corporate super funds in Australia.
- by Amelia McGuire
Australia can’t sustain more than three airlines, says Qantas boss
Vanessa Hudson says the demise of challenger airline Bonza highlights why the federal government needs to ensure the Australian aviation industry stays sustainable.
- by Amelia McGuire
Big is back: The superjumbo’s post-pandemic resurgence
Predictions that the Airbus A380 superjumbo was dead have failed to come true. In fact, Airbus has hinted it might start building them again.
- by John Arlidge
Refunds the top gripe as most airline complaints left unresolved
Less than 40 per cent of the complaints lodged about Australian airlines were addressed in 2023, with Virgin Australia copping the most heat and Qantas taking the longest to deal with issues.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Boeing crisis
Boeing to plead guilty to fraud for violating deal over 737 Max crashes
Boeing faces a criminal fine of as much as $721.4 million and will be required to spend at least $660 million to bolster its compliance and safety programs
- by Chris Strohm, Julie Johnsson and Allyson Versprille
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Airport reviews
This cramped, daggy airport is my new favourite
This isn’t a flashy, modern airport, and it doesn’t have many exciting facilities, but I love New Chitose with all of my stomach and heart.
- by Ben Groundwater