Qantas to Launch Auckland and Johannesburg Flights from Perth
Qantas will introduce two new direct routes launching from Perth to Auckland and Johannesburg with its A330-200 aircraft starting December 2025.
Airline
Airline
China Southern Airlines Resumes Seasonal Perth-Guangzhou Flights
Starting 30 November 2025, China Southern Airlines will relaunch its seasonal direct flights between Perth, Western Australia and Guangzhou.
Manufacturer
Bombardier Adds Perth Line Maintenance Station, Eyes Sydney Growth
Bombardier has opened a new Line Maintenance Station (LMS) location in Perth, Western Australia, with a planned LMS in Sydney proposed for later this year.
Emergency
Qantas Flight QF643 Sydney-Perth Declares Emergency
Qantas flight QF643, a B737-800 bound for Perth, has declared an emergency after departing from Sydney and is conducting a return.
Airport
Perth Airport Momentum Continues with Record January Traffic
Perth Airport has seen its busiest month on record, with over 1.56 million passengers passing through its terminals in January.
Airport
Perth Airport Soars to Record High with 16.9 Million Passengers in 2024
Perth Airport has achieved a further milestone, welcoming a record-breaking 16.9 million passengers in 2024.
Accident
Three Confirmed Dead in Seaplane Crash at Rottnest island Near Perth
A pilot and two passengers are confirmed dead following the crash of a Cessna C208 floatplane at Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth on Tuesday afternoon.
Airline
China Southern Airlines Restores Direct Perth-Guangzhou Route
China Southern Airlines is set to re-establish its direct service from Guangzhou, with the inaugural flight arriving in Perth, Western Australia later tonight.
Airport
Perth Prepares to Host Routes Asia 2025 Aviation Event
Perth, Western Australia is set to host Routes Asia 2025, a key event for the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region air travel industry.
Incident
Qantas A330 Tears Up Section of Perth Airport Runway During Takeoff
A Qantas Airbus A330-200 aircraft caused significant damage to a main runway at Perth Airport during a takeoff on Sunday, September 15, 2024.