Biometrics at the Airport: Aviation Leaders Unite to Reinvent the Journey
In a move that could redefine the rhythm of air travel worldwide, IDEMIA Public Security and Elenium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering biometrics at airports. The agreement brings together two heavyweights of travel technology: IDEMIA Public Security, a global leader in secure identity and biometric solutions, and Elenium, the Australian-born pioneer in aviation […]
MH370: Search Details and Maps
Almost 12 years on, the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is the most extensive and complex in aviation history with only 60 pieces of debris found. The search has covered approximately 7.72 million square kilometres of ocean and seabed since the aircraft disappeared on 8 March 2014. Author: Geoffrey Thomas The Boeing 777 vanished […]
Qantas Group posts $1.46b underlying profit, lifts dividend and buyback
Qantas Group has reported an underlying profit of $1.46 billion for the first half of FY26, with statutory net profit after tax of $925 million, as strong travel demand and fleet renewal supported earnings growth across its domestic, international and loyalty businesses. Author: Geoffrey Thomas Qantas Rankings The board approved a fully franked interim base […]
Air New Zealand first-half loss as engine issues bite
Air New Zealand has reported a loss before taxation of $59 million for the first half of the 2026 financial year, reversing earnings of $144 million in the prior corresponding period, as ongoing fleet constraints and soft domestic demand weighed on performance. Author: Geoffrey Thomas Air New Zealand Rankings The airline posted a net loss […]