Turkish Airlines Inaugural Flight from Istanbul to Sydney Touches Down
Turkish Airlines has successfully operated its first direct flight from Istanbul to Sydney via Kuala Lumpur today, becoming the airline's longest route.
Airline
Incident
Jetstar B787-8 Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney with Wheel Problem
A Jetstar B787-8 departing for Phuket made an emergency landing at Sydney after one main wheel tyre was damaged on takeoff earlier today.
Airline
Qantas Officially Opens New Sydney Flight Training Centre
Qantas and CAE have officially opened their new state-of-the-art flight training facility in Sydney today, boasting 5 flight simulators and 3 fixed training devices.
Incident
Qantas Emergency Landing at Sydney Airport Sparks Grass Fire
A Qantas Boeing 737-800 returning after experiencing an engine problem after takeoff is believed to have sparked a grass fire at Sydney Airport earlier today
Airport
Sydney Airport Sees Strong Rebound in Q3 2024 Passenger Volumes
Sydney Airport has reported a robust performance in Q3 2024, with a total of 10.3 million passengers passing through its terminals.
Airport
Sydney and Melbourne Airports Join the Fight Against Human Trafficking
In a first for Australia, Sydney and Melbourne airports are joining forces to combat human trafficking through a new public awareness initiative.
Airline
Qantas to Operate Third Evacuation Flight From Cyprus to Sydney
In a continuing effort to bring Australians home from Lebanon, Qantas is now set to operate a third non-stop flight from Cyprus to Sydney.
Incident
Qantas B737-800 Returns to Sydney After Odour Detected Onboard
A Qantas B737-800 bound for Wellington, New Zealand made a precautionary return to Sydney after an odour was detected in the cabin on 2 October.
Airline
First Qantas Lebanon Evacuation Flight Departs Sydney
The first of two Qantas 787 Dreamliner flights has departed Sydney for Cyprus this morning to repatriate Australian nationals from Lebanon.
Airport
Western Sydney Airport Moves Ahead with Runway Lighting Tests
This week saw the completion of functional tests of runway lighting and ground aids at the new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI).