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Throwback: Qantas’ Non-Stop Toulouse-Melbourne Airbus A330 Delivery Flight

The historic flight was the A330-200s first 20-hour direct flight.

Qantas operates a number of widebody aircraft on domestic routes – especially to the far-flung city of Perth.

The Bakers Creek Air Crash was a tragedy for America and Australia alike. Simple Flying recently attended a memorial service commemorating the event.

In March 2015, Qantas’ first Boeing 747-400 was greeted by onlookers as it made its final flight to Shellharbour Airport.

Qantas has introduced a new 28-day pass for $99, allowing passengers to enjoy access to its lounges without paying an annual fee.

Staff at the airline’s Auckland headquarters are rumored to be in the firing line.

Some pundits deem the Aardvark a “failure.” Its actual combat performance and long-term influence indicate otherwise.

A New Zealand C-130 Hercules successfully evacuated an American in need of medical attention from Antarctica to New Zealand.

Simple Flying spotted a new RAAF 737 MAX 8 BBJ, suggesting that the Australians may already be transitioning to the new jets.

An A380 arrives or departs 18 times a day in Sydney.