Australia’s two major carriers, Qantas and Virgin Australia, have been ranked among the world’s safest airlines for 2026 in ...

A suspected fire triggered by a power bank in carry-on luggage forced emergency response aboard a Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Hobart on Monday, prompting the airline to review its lithium ...

Etihad Airways has claimed the top spot in the annual safety rankings published by AirlineRatings.com. This recognition as the safest full-service airline for 2026 reflects Etihad's commitment to ...

Passengers on board a Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Brisbane were terrified after a loss of cabin pressure soon after takeoff, with the airplane dropping from 37,000 feet to under 10,000 feet ...

A captain’s misinterpretation of a dispatcher’s note and notice to airmen (NOTAM) oversights resulted in a Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 taking off from section of closed runway. The serious ...

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Third-party training inconsistent with Boeing’s recommendations and Virgin Australia’s adopted procedures contributed to several hard landings due to pilot confusion and the related hazards introduced ...

Jayne Hrdlicka (center), CEO of Virgin Australia, with crewmembers from Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways onboard a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 in Brisbane, Australia. Credit: James D. Morgan/Getty ...