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Virgin Australia back on top with reliability trifecta

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February 20, 2026
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Australia’s second-largest airline group wrested the triple crown away from the Flying Kangaroo in January, according to the latest BITRE data, beating Qantas in on-time arrivals, on-time departures, and completion rates, again cancelling fewer than on…

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Winds Whip Up Fires and Dust on the Southern Plains

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February 20, 2026
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Dry, gusty conditions spurred fast-growing fires in Oklahoma and Kansas, along with dangerous dust storms across the region.

Qantas’ second Project Sunrise jet enters final assembly

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February 20, 2026
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In a post on LinkedIn, the Flying Kangaroo said fuselage sections and wings have now been joined on the aircraft, with the tail also installed this past week. It comes after the first of the new aircraft left the initial assembly line in November.

Skydiving stoush continues over foreign worker plans

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February 20, 2026
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The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has excoriated Experience Co and its subsidiary Skydive Australia, which the union says has applied to the government to hire 37 cheaper overseas workers while axing its local training program. The company says it is…

Woman Arrested After Tying Dog To Baggage Counter & Abandoning It To Catch Flight In Las Vegas

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February 20, 2026
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The dog – now named ‘Jet Blue’ – has been taken in by rescue services.

Alliance suffers $100m loss as Fokkers written down

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February 20, 2026
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The airline, which specialises in FIFO, charter and wet-leasing operations, still expects a full-year profit of between $35 and $40 million before tax, and plans to gradually phase out its Fokker 70 and 100 fleet. It comes after the airline appeared to…

Which Country Has The Most Powerful Stealth Aircraft?

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February 20, 2026
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While China is rapidly developing an impressive range of new stealthy-looking aircraft, the US remains ahead.

Where Will Air Canada Fly Its Brand-New Airbus A350-1000s?

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February 20, 2026
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A closer look into the future of long-haul travel at the Canadian flag carrier.

Flying Basic Economy? You’ll No Longer Earn Miles On This US Airline

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February 20, 2026
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This is certainly bad news for United MileagePlus members.

NASA Investigates How People Respond to Air Taxi Noise

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February 20, 2026
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New kinds of aircraft taking to the skies could mean unfamiliar sounds overhead — and where you’re hearing them might matter, according to new NASA research. NASA aeronautics has worked for years to enable new air transportation options for people and goods, and to find ways to make sure they can be safely and effectively […]