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Jetstar passengers’ plane panic

Jetstar passengers’ plane panic »

A PASSENGER has revealed her fear at being stuck on a hot plane with 116 other people while a pilot attempted unsuccessfully to start it. The incident occurred on board flight JQ843 from Hamilton Island to...

February 8 2010 / No comment / Read More »
Qantas Jetstar To Use V2500 Engine For New A320 Planes

Qantas Jetstar To Use V2500 Engine For New A320 Planes »

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)–Qantas Airways Ltd. (QAN.AU) discount carrier Jetstar said Thursday it will use International Aero Engines V2500 jet engine to power up to 90 more Airbus aircraft it will operate, in a supply...

January 28 2010 / No comment / Read More »

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AIRSHOW-Qantas unit signs $3.5 bln order for engines, service »

AIRSHOW-Qantas unit signs $3.5 bln order for engines, service

The International Aero Engines consortium groups Pratt & Whitney (UTX.N) together with Rolls-Royce (RR.L), MTU Aero Engines (MTXGn.DE) of Germany and a trio...

Feb 6 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Qantas boosts flights to Perth »

Qantas boosts flights to Perth

Qantas has revealed that it intends to run a greater number of services between the coastal city and the towns of Karratha, Paraburdoo and...

Feb 5 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Qantas expands WA services »

Qantas expands WA services

Qantas will increase capacity between Perth and the Western Australian mining and resource destinations of Karratha, Paraburdoo and Port Hedland from later this month. Qantas...

Feb 5 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Qantas to dump most first-class seats »

Qantas to dump most first-class seats

Qantas is planning to dump two-thirds of its first-class airline seats as part of a radical $400 million overhaul of its long-haul fleet. The...

Feb 4 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Miscellaneous

Rivals Taxi as Iraqi Airways Rebuilds »

Rivals Taxi as Iraqi Airways Rebuilds

In a potentially hopeful sign for Iraq’s battered economy, foreign airlines are increasing service to the country as its national airline is rebuilding after two decades of war, sanctions and neglect. Flying in Iraq remains difficult due to continuing security concerns and because airports and...

Jan 28 2010 / No comment / Read More »

7 great games for the iPod Touch »

7 great games for the iPod Touch

Since I got an iPod Touch in October, I’ve been impressed with the gaming credentials of Apple’s touch-screened machine. I was initially sceptical about gaming on the Touch, believing it would never measure up to the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable, but after spending countless hours...

Jan 25 2010 / No comment / Read More »

Indonesia Is Growing Military Muscles! »

Indonesia Is Growing Military Muscles!

Indonesia, over the last few years or so, has been slowly building its military hardware for their Navy, Air Force and Army. Photos included here show some of their recent acquisitions. Should we be worried? Indonesia is, currently, on friendly terms with Australia, however, this...

Jan 19 2010 / No comment / Read More »

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The Slimfast Diet for Airplanes

The Slimfast Diet for Airplanes

We learned in back in high school physics that it takes energy to move a mass, and the more mass, the more energy. Paul Kedrosky lists some of the tiny moves that airlines...

Jan 25, 2010 / More »

Rumours

Rumor: Qantas To Purchase Fifteen Boeing 777’s

Rumor: Qantas To Purchase Fifteen Boeing 777’s

I have it from a reliable inside source that Qantas is about to purchase fifteen Boeing 777’s, to match V Australia’s fleet. From my understanding Qantas is a preferred buyer with Boeing and...

Oct 9, 2009 / More »

World Air Crash History

Ethiopian Airliner Crashes Near Beirut

Ethiopian Airliner Crashes Near Beirut

An Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Monday morning shortly after it took off from Beirut International Airport. News reports said that 85 people were on board. A woman who answered...

Jan 25, 2010 / More »

Qantas airline tickets

Qantas Cheap Flights

Qantas Cheap Flights

Qantas is Australia’s largest airline, and together with British Airways fly to Asia, the USA, UK and Europe. Quick Facts- Name: Qantas Airways and British Airways Departs from: International Auckland / Wellington / Christchurch Domestic Auckland / Christchurch / Queenstown / Rotorua...

Oct 19, 2009 / More »

Aboriginal Australia

Blue Mountains Aboriginal

Blue Mountains Aboriginal

The Gundungarra and Darrug tribal groups have been living in the region for over 6,000 years. Tools and rock art have been discovered revealing a rich culture that strongly ties the people to the...

Jan 29, 2010 / More »

Australia

The morning after: Federer reflects

The morning after: Federer reflects

Roger Federer says his performance in the 2010 Australian Open men’s singles final against Andy Murray was one of the finest of his career. The morning after his fourth triumph at Melbourne Park, Federer...

Feb 6, 2010 / More »

Australian tourism

Sydney

Sydney

Soak up Sydney’s gorgeous harbour, seductive outdoor lifestyle and great natural beauty. Kayak under the Sydney Harbour Bridge or wave at the Opera House as you ride a ferry across the harbour to...

Jan 9, 2010 / More »

Aircraft Games

Sky Patrol

Sky Patrol

Description of Sky Patrol game: The sky is buzzing with aliens! Take flight in your fighter craft and destroy as many alien ships as humanly possible. Sky Patrol is a retro, top-down arcade blast-fest...

Feb 2, 2010 / More »

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