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Qantas invests in safety academy and pilot scholarships

Qantas will establish an Australian-first safety academy in partnership with Griffith University and RMIT University, providing safety education credentials aimed at upskilling safety professionals and developing safety leaders across all industries. The Qantas Group Safety Academy is set to launch in 2025, initially offering safety-related micro-credentials in areas such as safety culture, risk management, data […]

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QantasLink’s Airbus A220 lands in Launceston

Airlines & Routes

QantasLink’s next-generation Airbus A220 has landed in Launceston, making it the first non-capital city in Australia to welcome the new aircraft. The inaugural flight, operated by the A220 named Koala, touched down at 10:40am, representing the second A220 to join QantasLink’s fleet. The A220 is more fuel-efficient than its predecessors and offers a modern cabin

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Qantas fined AU$100 million for misleading customers

Financial

Qantas has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay AU$100 million in penalties for misleading consumers. The penalties relate to the airline offering and selling tickets for flights it had already decided to cancel, as well as failing to promptly inform existing ticket holders of its decision. This ruling follows a case brought by

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Qantas' A380 will fly up to six-times per week, bringing a near-doubling of capacity between Australia and South Africa © Qantas

Qantas launches A380 flights between Australia and South Africa

Airlines & Routes

Qantas has launched its first Airbus A380 service to Johannesburg, marking the first time the airline has operated its Superjumbo aircraft on a route to Africa. The A380 will fly up to six-times per week, bringing a near-doubling of capacity between Australia and South Africa with an additional 130,000 seats available each year. The Qantas

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Qantas Group delivers strong FY24 results with strategic investments

Financial

The Qantas Group has reported robust earnings for FY24, achieving an underlying profit before tax of AU$2.08 billion and a statutory profit after tax of AU$1.25 billion for the year ending 30 June 2024. Although overall earnings were lower than the previous year due to moderated fares, increased customer initiative spending, and a decline in

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Qantas will invest in a new nature-based credit fund

Qantas joins forces to back high-integrity carbon fund in Australia

Other News

Qantas has joined Rio Tinto and BHP as foundational investors in a new fund aimed at developing high-integrity, nature-based carbon projects across Australia. Managed by Silva Capital—a joint venture between investment managers Roc Partners and C6 Investment Management—the Silva Carbon Origination Fund aims to raise AU$250 million to originate and manage high-integrity Australian Carbon Credit

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Qantas reduces executive remuneration

Financial

Qantas‘ Board has finalised its decisions regarding executive remuneration for FY23, implementing significant reductions in response to recent challenges and reputational damage. Last September, the Board announced a 20% reduction in short-term incentives for members of the Group Management Committee, recognising the brand and customer impacts from various cumulative events, including operational disruptions and legal

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Qantas’ first Airbus A220 lands in Tasmania

Aircraft & Engines

The Qantas Group’s next-generation Airbus A220 aircraft made its inaugural landing in Tasmania on July 1, bringing a new level of passenger comfort and sustainability to the Apple Isle. The first A220-operated Melbourne to Hobart service arrived at 11:20 am, with the Flying Kangaroo also announcing plans for an all-new Qantas Club at Hobart Airport.

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Qantas to pay AU$120m penalty for allegedly selling tickets for already cancelled flights

Airlines & Routes

Qantas announced it has reached an agreement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to settle the court proceedings filed in August last year. The allegations suggested that Qantas had advertised and sold tickets for over 8,000 flights that had already been cancelled in its internal system. These revelations led to the early retirement

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Qantas announces new board members

People

Qantas has announced two new board members, including a new Chairman, as part of its ongoing renewal. John Mullen will join the Qantas Board from July 1, 2024, as Non-Executive Director and Chairman Elect and will assume the role of Chairman ahead of the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) this October. Dr Nora Scheinkestel will

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Qantas invests in safety academy and pilot scholarships

QantasLink’s Airbus A220 lands in Launceston

Qantas fined AU$100 million for misleading customers

Qantas launches A380 flights between Australia and South Africa

Qantas Group delivers strong FY24 results with strategic investments

Qantas joins forces to back high-integrity carbon fund in Australia

Qantas reduces executive remuneration

Qantas’ first Airbus A220 lands in Tasmania

Qantas to pay AU$120m penalty for allegedly selling tickets for already cancelled flights

Qantas announces new board members

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