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Qantas grounds A380 after finding cracks in wings

Australia's Qantas Airways said Wednesday it was temporarily grounding one of its A380 superjumbos after discovering dozens of hairline cracks in its wings during a maintenance inspection.

 

Aussie court ends Qantas strike, fleet grounding

Aussie court ends Qantas strike, fleet grounding

Qantas Airways could begin returning its grounded fleet to the skies as early a Monday after an Australian court intervened in a bitter labor dispute by ending strikes and canceling a staff lock out.

 

Qantas Grounds Entire Fleet

Qantas Grounds Entire Fleet

Qantas Airways grounded its global fleet Saturday, suddenly locking out striking workers after weeks of flight disruptions an executive said could close down the world's 10th largest airline piece by piece.

 

Qantas Cancels Flights due to Strikes

Qantas Cancels Flights due to Strikes

Qantas Airways said a four-hour strike planned for Tuesday by a union representing baggage handlers, ground staff and caterers will affect over 6,100 passengers due to flight cancellations and delays.

 

Qantas Starts New Budget Airline

Qantas Starts New Budget Airline

Qantas Airways Ltd. said Tuesday it plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs as part of a major shakeup of its international business that will include the launch of a new Asia-based airline. The flagship Australian carrier, which is struggling to offset losses from its international operations, will buy between 106 and 110 Airbus A320 aircraft, and retire older planes as part of the five-year plan.

 

Qantas flight in engine shutdown

Qantas flight in engine shutdown

A Qantas plane shuts down an engine and returns to Bangkok, the latest incident related to a Roll Royce engine.

 

Qantas flight makes emergency landing

Qantas flight makes emergency landing

A Qantas Airways flight carrying 199 passengers was forced to turn back to Sydney on Monday because of a technical problem, the airline said.

 

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