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VH-OQA rotates from Sydney Airport with namesake Nancy-Bird Walton onboard after the aircraft’s naming ceremony on September 30. (Rob Finlayson)

Qantas cancels outstanding order for eight A380s

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Qantas says it has cancelled its outstanding order for eight A380s that has been on the books since 2006 after discussions with Airbus.

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An artist's impression of the Bombardier CRJ550. (Bombardier)

Bombardier launches new 50-seat regional jet

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Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has launched a new 50-seat regional jet and signed United Airlines as the aircraft’s launch customer.

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Airbus plans to launch an electric aircraft race series in 2020. (Airbus/Air Race 1)

Airbus backs launch of electric aircraft race in 2020

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Airbus is backing the creation of a electric aircraft race by signing on as a partner of Air Race E that is due to launch in 2020.

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A file image of Thai AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 HS-XTE at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport. (Commons Wikimedia/Alec Wilson)

Thai AirAsia X to serve Brisbane from June

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Low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia X has chosen Brisbane as it first Australian destination, with four times weekly flights to begin June 25 2019.

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Matt Hall performs during a training session at the first round of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship at Abu Dhabi. (Red Bull Content Pool)

Matt Hall out for Red Bull Air Race redemption in 2019

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Australia’s Matt Hall begins his quest for a maiden Red Bull Air Race World Championship title this weekend after three previous runners-up finishes.

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Virgin Australia current chief executive John Borghetti and his successor Paul Scurrah. (Virgin Australia)

Scurrah says Virgin Australia CEO job “big shoes to fill”

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Incoming Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah says he is both incredibly honoured and a bit daunted at to lead Australia’s second largest airline group.

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