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Geelong Viva refinery fire deals another blow to Australia's jet fuel supplies
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (664+ words) Updated April 16, 2026 " 2: 01pm, first published 11: 29am The Geelong oil refinery fire has temporarily cut Australia's domestic jet fuel production, adding another worry for Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin as they manage a global fuel shock. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the Viva Energy…...
Navigating turbulent times, airlines look to apps to keep travellers happy
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (926+ words) April 16, 2026 " 5: 00am Decades into a digital revolution in which Uber and Lyft wrote the rules of how people get around cities on the ground, airlines are now grasping the full potential of technology to change how customers fly. As conflict in…...
Why "black swan events" are what pilots fear most
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (572+ words) The Secret Pilot takes you inside the world of airlines, offering expert tips and advice from a pilot's perspective. In his Traveller column, this active airline pilot lifts the lid on air travel both inside and outside the cockpit. April…...
Virgin Australia to cut flights, raise costs
2+ day, 53+ min ago (46+ words) Virgin Australia has joined Qantas in cutting flights and raising costs as the price of jet fuel soars. Updated April 15, 2026 " 4: 56pm, first published 4: 51pm...
The Gulf airlines spent billions to win us over. How will they win us back?
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (796+ words) April 15, 2026 " 5: 00am You know Emirates by now, even if you're not much of a traveller. The Gulf airline has poured a tonne of money into global sporting sponsorships in the past decade: you can see its logo on everything from Australian…...
Artemis II astronauts offer powerful reflections on journey
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (40+ words) The Artemis II astronauts have offered powerful reflections on their spectacular journey to the stars. Updated April 12, 2026 " 8: 19pm, first published 8: 17pm...
Qantas plane that can leapfrog Middle East rolls off assembly line
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (745+ words) April 12, 2026 " 6: 30pm Qantas" much-anticipated Airbus plane, made for ultra-long flights and known as Project Sunrise, has exited the factory in France and will begin test flights, the company said. The specially configured Airbus A350-1000 ULR, designed to be able to reach almost…...
Artemis astronauts splash down back on earth
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (44+ words) The Age The four Artemis II astronauts who made history and took the world along for the ride, have splashed down to earth off the coast of California. Updated April 11, 2026 " 6: 40pm, first published 6: 36pm...
Artemis II crew give first public comments since returning to Earth
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (36+ words) Artemis II crew give an emotional public appearance after successfully returning to Earth. Updated April 12, 2026 " 12: 32pm, first published 12: 28pm...
I have not processed what we just did: Artemis moon-travelling astronauts return home to cheers
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (662+ words) April 12, 2026 " 9: 58am Houston: Still marvelling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home on Saturday (Sunday AEST) from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel. The crew…...