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New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

Reform of slot allocations for airlines to land at Australia's busiest airport is under way after the government was accused of dithering on the changes.

AAP

In just three months Bonza has collapsed and Rex is on the brink. What’s gone wrong?

Australian aviation appeared vibrant in 2023. But headwinds, not seen by the public, soon hit the two airlines that were pushing down ticket prices

The Guardian - AU

Rex’s demise highlights industry’s favouritism of Qantas and Virgin, former watchdog chair says

Rod Sims says criticism of Rex’s decision to compete with major operators on capital city routes ignores failures of public policy

The Guardian - AU

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As many as 360 workers sacked at Rex with hundreds more jobs to go

Employees reportedly told the airline will no longer operate flights between capital cities

The Guardian - AU

Why aren’t the likes of Rex and Bonza flying high in Australian skies? Ask the politicians

The idea of a truly competitive airline industry can’t seem to take off

The Guardian - AU

Help on its way for Rex despite 'flawed' expansion

A taxpayer-funded lifeline for Rex Airlines looks increasingly likely as the Albanese government highlights the carrier's "absolutely vital" regional presence.

AAP

Rex has entered voluntary administration. What happens next to the embattled regional airline?

Virgin Australia has offered to rebook Rex passengers due to travel on now-grounded capital city flights on an equivalent Virgin service free of charge

The Guardian - AU

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Cheap Virgin Media O2 Volt broadband deal came at a high price

I thought I’d closed my account but now three default notices are preventing me getting a mortgage

The Guardian - UK

“I loved Yes – but for me every eight-minute Yes song could have been four two-minute singles!” It might have taken a while to admit it, but XTC know they were prog

Emerging in the punk era, they were described as “too clever, “too quirky” and even as “prunk,” but Andy Partridge’s account of the band’s inspiration and motivation makes the truth crystal clear

Louder

Microsoft outage: how Australian airports, banks and supermarkets were affected by major IT meltdown

Home affairs minister Clare O’Neil says outage would take ‘some time to resolve’ following problems caused by a CrowdStrike cybersecurity software update

The Guardian - AU

Nationwide seeks power to triple executive bonuses

Nationwide’s 16 million members left in the cold on society decision making

Evening Standard

The close links between the worlds of business and sport

The love story business and sport is an old one. Indeed, in the 19th century, the rise of industrialisation went hand-in-hand with that of organised sports. These days, however, there’s no shortage of business magnates showing off their sporting prowess. Take Mark Zuckerberg’s penchant for Brazilian jiu-jitsu and mixed martial…

The Conversation

'This is how we get to Mach 3:' Virgin Galactic's Jameel Janjua on his long journey to space (exclusive)

Jameel Janjua made it 'to the bitter end' in a Canadian astronaut government selection in 2009, but wasn't chosen. He found a different path to space, however: Virgin Galactic.

Space

Best cheap travel deals to book in July 2025: Flights and hotels

Need a holiday? Bag a getaway for less this month

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Bonza reaches end of tarmac as budget carrier wound up

Creditors have voted to liquidate embattled airline Bonza with more than $110 million believed to be owed to creditors, workers, landlords and the tax office.

Fortune

Virgin Atlantic's CEO says he received complaints about the airline's tattoo policy—and he doesn't care

Virgin Atlantic's CEO is reimagining the airline with new bars on planes and laxer uniform policies for flight attendants.

TechRadar

Virgin Media discount codes for Jun 2026

These Virgin Media discount codes can help you save money on your broadband, mobile and phone line plans, as well as devices and more.

The Independent UK

Virgin Atlantic plane forced to reroute due to cracked windshield at 40,000ft

Damage to the cockpit windscreen prompted the U-turn to London Heathrow

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Flight turns back to London Heathrow after Boeing plane windscreen 'cracked at 40,000 feet'

The Boeing plane was on its way to San Francisco when it was forced to turn back

Space

Virgin Galactic announces international crew for flight on new Delta class space plane

Virgin Galactic announced a private mission with three researchers, which will fly no earlier than 2026 aboard the new Delta class of aircraft.

Inverse

20 Years Ago, One Moment Changed Spaceflight Forever

The private space race launched 20 years ago with a simple and elegant piece of aerospace engineering. Here's to Virgin Galactic and Burt Rutan's SpaceShipOne!

AAP

'Golden lights': Virgin passenger recounts engine fire

A Virgin Australia flight bound for Melbourne was safely diverted to a New Zealand airport after an engine burst into flames, due to a bird strike.

The Guardian - AU

Virgin Australia delays vote on controversial enterprise agreement that would cut pilots’ days off

Exclusive: Last-minute decision comes as Civil Aviation Safety Authority says it is ‘engaging’ with airline on concerns rostering is leaving pilots fatigued

Evening Standard

Richard Branson to open his first ever London hotel in Shoreditch

Hotel will launch on Curtain Road in August with 120 rooms

The Independent UK

‘I decided screw it, let’s give it a go’: Richard Branson says airlines were ‘abysmal’ when he started Virgin

Exclusive: In 1984, the Virgin Atlantic founder wondered: ‘will we last more than three or four years?’

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