Tag: Air Transport
See-through scanners an 'invasion of privacy'
Civil liberty advocates say a new airport security scanner that can see through a passenger's clothes "goes way too far".[MORE]
Albanese ready to take action on Airbus inquiry
Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to implement any safety action needed after last week's emergency on board a Qantas flight.[MORE]
ACMA gives thumbs up to in-flight mobile use
The Australian Communications and Media Authority says it supports the installation of in-flight mobile phone systems by Australian airlines for domestic and international use.[MORE]
Computer error behind Qantas midair drama
Authorities have blamed a faulty onboard computer system for last week's mid-flight incident on a Qantas flight to Perth.[MORE]
World's biggest passenger aircraft leaves Perth
The biggest passenger aircraft in the world has completed its first flight into Perth.[MORE]
Wellington flights 'make up' for lost services
The Gold Coast's peak tourism organisation says the introduction of regular flights to Wellington more than makes up for the recent loss of services to other international destinations.[MORE]
Qantas bus accident injures 7
Seven people were injured when a Qantas bus swerved to avoid an accident with another vehicle at Sydney Airport this morning.[MORE]
South Burnett-built plane makes maiden overseas flight
A two-seater aircraft designed and built in the South Burnett for pilot training has made its maiden overseas flight, crossing the Tasman in 17 hours.[MORE]
Public funding possible for Perth airport upgrade
The Premier Colin Barnett says the Government may consider contributing some money towards the redevelopment of Perth airport.[MORE]
Jetstar to expand NZ operations
Budget airline Jetstar has unveiled plans to expand its trans-Tasman service with new flights between Australia and Auckland from next year.[MORE]
No plans to delay Bris airport upgrade: management
The Brisbane Airport Corporation says it has no plans at this stage to put off a major upgrade of its domestic terminal.[MORE]
Qantas workers to negotiate new contract conditions
Qantas maintenance workers have agreed on a series of demands to put to the airline's management next week as part of their ongoing contract negotiations.[MORE]
Melbourne Airport expansion on hold
Melbourne Airport has postponed an expansion of its domestic terminal, due to fears the global financial crisis will reduce demand for travel.[MORE]
Residents protest against aerodrome plans
A group of Sunshine Coast residents has lodged its objection to the creation of a new aerodrome in the Caloundra region.[MORE]
Qantas compensation to cost 'tens of millions'
A lawyer predicts Qantas will face a compensation bill running into tens of millions of dollars over Tuesday's mid-air emergency.[MORE]
Qantas plane fell 200m in 20 seconds
The Qantas aircraft involved in a mid-air emergency on Tuesday fell 200m in 20 seconds, the Transport Safety Bureau says.[MORE]
Fears wind farm may close airstrip
There is concern a proposed wind farm at Gullen Range could force the closure of the Crookwell airstrip.[MORE]
More time sought for aerodrome move consultation
There are calls to extend the consultation period for the relocation plan of the Caloundra Aerodrome.[MORE]
Flights sought for stranded Torres Strait students
The Federal Government says it is trying to arrange charter flights for about 70 stranded school students in the Torres Strait off far north Queensland.[MORE]
Qantas 'could face compo claims' over mid-air plunge
Qantas could face claims from passengers who were seriously injured in a mid-air incident, Compensation lawyers say.[MORE]
Small plane makes emergency landing
A small plane has made an emergency landing at Beagle Bay in Western Australia's north after its engine failed.[MORE]
Virgin won't follow Qantas fuel surcharge drop
Virgin Blue says it welcomes a decision by Qantas to lower its fuel surcharge on flights but will not follow suit.[MORE]
Qantas jet plunge probe 'to take a month'
Air safety investigators say it will be about a month before they know what caused a Qantas jet to plunge towards the ground.[MORE]
Qantas passengers' spinal injuries unclear
Doctors say it's too early to determine the severity of spinal injuries suffered by passengers involved in a mid-air incident.[MORE]
Computer glitch may be behind Qantas incident: ATSB
A computer glitch may be responsible for a mid-air drama involving a Qantas Airbus, the ATSB says.[MORE]
