Too Close to Fly: The Unsuccessful Quest for Perth-Busselton Flights
Western Australia is vast, and air travel has long been its lifeline with jets spanning the continent, linking Perth to Sydney in hours instead of days. Regional jets knit together remote towns across the Pilbara and Kimberley, where roads stretch endlessly into desert. But there has always been one region where air travel has struggled […]
Virgin Australia appoints Matthew Ongarello as Group Head of PR and Brand
Virgin Australia has appointed Matthew Ongarello as its new Group Head of PR and Brand, marking his return to the airline after several years abroad with the Virgin Group in London. Ongarello most recently served as Head of News at Virgin Group, where he worked across the company’s global portfolio. Before that, he held senior […]
Boeing Planning 797 to Replace The 737 MAX
Boeing is planning a new single-aisle aircraft, the 797, to succeed the 737 MAX, according to The Wall Street Journal, in what could be a shift for the company that has prioritized fixing its quality issues over new aircraft development. The aircraft will be called the 797. Its CEO Kelly Ortberg met with Rolls-Royce officials earlier […]
Perth Airport Unveils $Multi-Billion Future Growth Plan
Perth Airport has unveiled an ambitious vision for its future, setting out a multi-billion-dollar investment program that promises to transform the gateway into one of Western Australia’s most important economic assets. The Perth Airport Master Plan 2026, now open for public comment, forecasts a dramatic rise in both jobs and economic output over the next […]
Emirates Bans Use of Power Banks Onboard from October 1
Emirates has announced a new safety measure banning the use of power banks onboard its flights, effective tomorrow, 1 October. While passengers will still be permitted to bring one power bank under 100 Watt Hours in their carry-on baggage, the airline confirmed that the devices can no longer be used to charge personal electronics during […]