Aviation

Qantas announces new daily flights on Darwin-Singapore route

Qantas has declared that it will begin operating direct flights from Darwin to Singapore, marking the launch of a second international route.

Starting in December, more than 60,000 seats will be added annually to the route by the new Qantas flights, giving tourists travelling to Australia an easy way to experience some of the most famous Top End attractions.

Territorians will be able to travel directly with Qantas to Singapore and seamlessly connect to London on QF1, in addition to other destinations in Europe and Asia via partner airlines, with these flights. Customers of Qantas flying from Darwin to London will no longer have to spend five hours in flight time passing through other Australian capital cities.

Beginning on December 9, 2024, flights using the dual-class Embraer E190 aircraft will operate five days a week; starting in March 2025, the frequency of flights will increase to daily.The Qantas Club in Darwin will be open to qualified passengers and frequent flyers before they pass through immigration and security. Customers who qualify will be able to use Changi Airport’s Qantas International First or Business Lounge upon their return.

Starting today, fares are available on qantas.com and through travel agencies, with return fares starting at $690. The Qantas Group offers non-stop service to eight domestic locations from Darwin, along with 18 routes that originate in Alice Springs, Uluru, and Darwin.

Examples of one-stop destinations available from Darwin via Singapore. Return fares starting from:

Darwin-London	$2,511	(Qantas/Qantas)
Darwin-Kuala Lumpur	$849	(Qantas/Jetstar Asia)
Darwin-Bangkok	$843	(Qantas/Jetstar Asia)
Darwin-Phuket	$906	(Qantas/Jetstar Asia)
Darwin-Dubai	$2,338	(Qantas/Emirates)
Darwin-Amsterdam	$2,451	(Qantas/KLM)
Darwin-Tokyo	$2,068	(Qantas/Japan Airlines)

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”