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Qantas Unveils Limited Edition Scarf ..!!

Melbourne’s renowned laneways and food scene are at the heart of collaboration between Qantas and leading Australian scarf brand, Bird & Knoll.

The airline’s trend consultant, model Jessica Hart was tasked with nominating a destination that “feels like home” which would be the inspiration of a limited edition cashmere blend scarf.

The chosen city was Melbourne and the scarf’s design reflects Jessica’s favourite colours and the streetscape art of Hosier Lane and its cornerstone restaurant, MoVida.

Qantas Group Executive Brand, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Olivia Wirth, said the airline was pleased to show its support for the nation’s fashion industry and promote the unique beauty of Australia.

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“We take great pride in supporting Australian fashion designers, destinations and talent and we’re really excited about our collaboration with Bird & Knoll to bring extra style to the Qantas travel experience,” Mrs Wirth said.

Designers Natalie Knoll and Macayla Chapman said the scarf is the perfect accessory for any journey.

“We are excited to be working with Qantas to launch this beautiful limited edition scarf today. It translates effortlessly from poolside sarong to an elegant inflight cover-up so it’s ideal for popping in your hand luggage,” said the designers.

“We are also looking forward to showcasing the scarf and our emerging brand on a global platform and reaching a whole new audience through this partnership.”

The scarf retails for $298 and is available to purchase on qantasshop.com.au, InSky Shopping and through Bird and Knoll stockists including David Jones, Husk and Bird & Knoll.

About Bird & Knoll

The meeting of a fashion mind and a creative eye Bird and Knoll was founded by Macayla Chapman and Natalie Knoll in 2013. Inspired by their love of accessories and travel, they have created a signature brand of luxury scarves using the softest cashmere blend as the “canvas” for their artistic photographic narratives of global destinations, including Bondi Icebergs, the alleyways of Hong Kong and the streets of San Francisco. Stockists include David Jones and www.husk.com.au. The scarves are favoured by celebrities including Miranda Kerr, Rachel Hunter and Lisa Wilkinson.

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COMAC Unveils Plans for the C929 to Rival Airbus and Boeing

After the success of China’s first C919 aircraft, the country is setting its sights on developing a larger plane. COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has officially confirmed plans to build a widebody aircraft, marking a significant step in its aircraft lineup.

Traditionally, Airbus and Boeing dominate the widebody aircraft market, with decades of expertise in developing planes and engines capable of carrying heavy payloads. China, which currently relies on imported engines, is now aiming to challenge these giants with its own widebody jet, the C929, designed to compete with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777.

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The C929 will be China’s first independently developed long-range widebody aircraft. It adheres to international airworthiness standards and boasts independent intellectual property rights. The baseline version is designed to seat 280 passengers and offers a range of 12,000 kilometers, catering to global demand for both regional and international air travel.

Russia, which also needs reliable narrowbody and widebody aircraft, could become a key customer for the C929. Additionally, China plans to target the broader Asian market as it continues to expand its aviation capabilities.

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China’s aviation progress includes the ARJ21 (now called C909), a regional jet with 100 seats for shorter routes, and the C919, a narrowbody jet with 180 seats designed to rival the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320. Both models have found increasing demand in the domestic market.

At China’s largest air show in Zhuhai, COMAC announced that Air China will be the launch customer for the C929 widebody jet, though details about order size and delivery timelines were not disclosed.

Other major deals announced by COMAC include:

Hainan Airlines: Firm orders for 60 C919 and 40 C909 regional jets.
Colorful Guizhou Airlines: 30 C909 jets, with 20 firm orders and 10 provisional agreements.

The C929, renamed from the CR929 after Russia withdrew from the joint development project in 2023, is expected to carry 280–400 passengers with a range of 12,000 kilometers, competing directly with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

According to COMAC’s deputy general manager, Tong Yu, the first fuselage section of the C929 is expected by September 2027, with prototype test flights anticipated soon after.