Virgin Australia falls to virus crisis, appoints administrator to find investor
Airlines around the world have been seeking government aid to survive after grounding the bulk of their fleets due to an unprecedented plunge in travel demand.
Tue Apr 21 2020
Australian jet alters course after hoax call: report
A hoax caller pretending to be air traffic control tapped into restricted radio frequencies and forced an Australian commercial flight to pull up just before landing, a report said.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Qantas, Virgin Australia ground Samsung Note 7 after recall
Following Samsung Australia's recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Personal Electronic Device, Qantas and Virgin Australia request passengers who own them not to switch on or charge them inflight.
Thu Sep 08 2016
Virgin Australia flight turns back to LA after window crack
A Virgin Australia flight bound for Brisbane was turned back to Los Angeles after a crack was found in the passenger jet's windscreen, the airline said Thursday.
Thu Jul 30 2015
Bali flights to resume after ash cloud closed airport
Holidaymakers stranded for days in Bali when a volcanic ash cloud forced the closure of the island's main airport began checking in for flights after Indonesian authorities reopened the terminal.
Sat Jul 11 2015
Virgin Australia flight turns back due to leaks
The carrier said the long-haul flight was turned around for the comfort of passengers and it had been cleared to return to service.
Tue Nov 04 2014
Virgin will complete Tigerair takeover for just A$1
Virgin Australia will pay just A$1 to take full ownership of discount carrier Tigerair Australia.
Fri Oct 17 2014
Drunk passenger triggers Bali hijack alert
A drunk passenger on a Virgin Australia plane was arrested at Bali airport after triggering a hijack alert when he attempted to enter the cockpit.
Fri Apr 25 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024