All Qantas articles – Page 9
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Brakes applied after commercial orders glut
January is traditionally a quiet month for commercial aircraft sales, and 2019 did not break from this trend. Information from Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer shows there were 27 new orders recorded during the month, along with 11 cancellations, leaving a net total of 16.
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Virgin Australia, ACCC concerned by Qantas-Cathay codeshare
Virgin Australia and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) have raised concerns that competition on Australia-Hong Kong routes will reduce if Qantas and Cathay Pacific codeshare on each other’s services.
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Qantas sees domestic market ‘well balanced’
Qantas has attributed a strong performance from its domestic network to having its capacity aligned with demand, and has characterised the market as well balanced.
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Qantas first half profit declines 19% on higher fuel cost
Qantas's underlying profit before tax for the six months to December 2018 fell 19% to A$780 million ($559 million), as higher fuel costs offset increases in revenue..
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Virgin Australia flags competition concerns on Tasman market
Virgin Australia has had talks with Australia’s competition regulator over its concerns on the level of competition on routes between Australia and New Zealand.
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Qantas argues Cathay codeshare will foster competition
Qantas has argued that the proposed extension of its codeshare arrangements with Cathay Pacific onto the Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Hong Kong markets will help to open up competition across a broader range of international routes.
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ACCC probes Qantas purchase of Alliance stake
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched an investigation into Qantas’s recent purchase of a 19.9% stake in Alliance Airlines.
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Airbus opens with order deficit after A380s and A220s cut
Airbus opened the year with a net deficit of orders following the cancellation of eight A380s by Qantas as well as five A220s intended for an executive operator.
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Qantas formally cancels remaining A380 orders
Qantas has formally cancelled the eight remaining Airbus A380s it has on order, but adds that it remains committed to the 12 already in its fleet over the long term.
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ST Aero wins Qantas 717 heavy maintenance contract
ST Engineering Aerospace will take over heavy maintenance of QantasLink’s Boeing 717 fleet from July.
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Qantas must show consumer benefits of Alliance takeover: chief
Qantas must convince Australian regulators of the consumer benefits that would accrue from its planned takeover of Alliance Airlines if it is to be successful, chief executive Alan Joyce has acknowledged.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Qantas blindsides Virgin with Alliance raid
Qantas has potentially snookered rival Virgin Australia with a raid on the share register of one of its key allies, Alliance Airlines.
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Virgin Australia concerned by Qantas move on Alliance Airlines
Virgin Australia has raised concerns that Qantas’s acquisition of a 19.9% stake in Alliance Airlines and its desire to take control of the independent carrier could impact competition in the Australian market.
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Qantas takes 19.9% stake in Alliance Airlines, eyes control
Qantas has signalled that it intends to take a majority stake Alliance Airlines, having acquired a 19.9% stake in the Brisbane-headquartered operator.
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Qantas eyes passenger needs for ultra-long-haul
Qantas have detailed the requests its passengers have made, as part of the carrier's research into its planned ultra-long-haul flights to Europe and the United States in 2022, dubbed 'Project Sunrise'.
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Virgin Australia seeks more details on Qantas-Cathay codeshare
Virgin Australia has warned that granting Qantas and Cathay Pacific codeshare rights on services between Australia and Hong Kong will lead to the two dominant carriers on the route expanding their market power, and is seeking more details on the proposal.
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PICTURES: Key airline stories from 2018
A visual reminder of some of the most significant events in the airline industry over the past 12 months
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Perth airport to sue Qantas over unpaid airport fees
Perth airport has launched court action against the Qantas group over around A$11.3 million ($8.1 million) it owes in unpaid aeronautical charges.
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American-Qantas joint venture approval may slip to early 2019
US approval of the proposed joint venture between American Airlines and Qantas Airways could slip a few months to early 2019, says Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce.
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Qantas revenue rise offsets higher costs in Q1
Qantas reported a 6.3% rise in revenue to A$4.41 billion ($3.12 billion) for the quarter ended 30 September, with the record result helping to offset higher fuel and other operating costs.