An electrical problem has forced a Buenos Aires-bound Qantas plane to make an emergency landing after takeoff at Sydney Airport on Monday, the airline said.
Virgin America still maintains a clear edge; its product is competitive, and the vibe hasn't been replicated elsewhere. But other airlines are taking aim.
The 2014 edition of the Farnborough International Airshow was kicked off on Monday morning with announcements from airframe and engine manufacturers large and small.
On my recent trip to South Africa, I was privileged to be able to spend some time with the staff of this incredible airport to find out operationally how the airport is run and some insight into successes past and present.
Qantas history is scarred by at least seven fatal incidents prior to 1951, and the carrier has been perfect ever since. Its record is an outstanding one.