Qantas plane engine failure sparks fire at Sydney Airport
Qantas has confirmed that a flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport after experiencing engine failure that sparked a fire next to a runway on Friday, reported Xinhua.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Qantas flight lands at Sydney airport after issuing distress signal
The airline said it had issued a distress signal due to an issue with one of its engines.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Emergency services on standby at Sydney airport after Qantas flight issues distress signal
A Qantas Airways Ltd flight had issued a mayday alert and 12 fire trucks were on standby as a precaution as it is due to land.
Wed Jan 18 2023
The longest non-stop flights in the world
Only a handful of airlines fly non-stop over such vast distances, which present a host of challenges.
Tue May 03 2022
Qantas prepares planes for Sydney's international reopening
Sydney opens to fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents without quarantine starting Nov. 1.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Australia COVID-19 cases trend lower, Qantas pushes back international flights
Victoria, the country's second-most populous state, recorded no cases for nearly a week.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Qantas to require Covid vaccine on international flights
Qantas is the first major airline to suggest that such rules could become common across the industry.
Tue Nov 24 2020
On board a flight to nowhere amidst a global pandemic
A recent trend in the airline industry sweeps the globe as airline companies began offering flights to nowhere to satisfy the travel bugs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wed Oct 07 2020
Travellers snap up Asian airlines' scenic 'flights to nowhere'
Qantas Airways Ltd said a seven-hour scenic flight over Australia's Outback and Great Barrier Reef had sold out in 10 minutes, as it joined a growing trend in Asia offering "flights to nowhere".
Thu Sep 17 2020
Australia declares emergency, invokes new powers to fight coronavirus
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared a "human biosecurity emergency" and said the country's citizens should abandon all overseas travel.
Wed Mar 18 2020
Check-in systems of affected airlines at Changi Airport restored
The check-in systems of affected airlines at Changi Airport have been restored after experiencing almost three hours of technical glitch.
Thu Sep 28 2017
Qataris banned from Qantas flights to Dubai: airline executive
Qatari nationals will not be allowed to board Qantas flights to Dubai because the United Arab Emirates has banned them from passing through its airports after Arab powers cut ties with Qatar.
Wed Jun 07 2017
Total ban on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 by Qantas and Jetstar
Malaysian should be advised that a total ban has been imposed on Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on all Qantas and Jetstar flights from Oct 16, 2016.
Sat Oct 15 2016
Singapore Airlines bans use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Singapore Airlines said it has joined other airlines in banning the inflight use of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones after reports of exploding batteries in some units.
Sat Sep 10 2016
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024