Virgin Australia 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Melbourne
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737 returned to Melbourne Airport after a mayday call regarding an engine issue shortly after take-off on June 15, 2026.
Jun 16, 20263 min
Safety
Maldivian Airlines Launches $100 Melbourne-Male Flights
Maldivian Airlines and Luxury Escapes offer $100 Melbourne-Male flights, but they require buying a resort package starting at $2399 per person.
May 20, 20265 min
Business
Melbourne Airport's $4.5bn International Terminal Expansion
Melbourne Airport will invest $4.5 billion to expand its international terminal, adding new gates and stands to accommodate surging passenger growth.
May 6, 20264 min
Airports
Melbourne Airport Deploys AI Agents for Incident Response
Melbourne Airport is using agentic AI to help staff access SOPs and draft incident reports, aiming to improve response times and operational efficiency.
May 4, 20264 min
Technology
China Airlines A350 Door Torn Off by Jetbridge at Melbourne Airport
A China Airlines A350 was grounded at Melbourne Airport after its door was torn off in a jetbridge collision, prompting a formal safety investigation.
Apr 15, 20264 min
Safety
Melbourne Airport Details $4.5B International Terminal 2 Expansion
Melbourne Airport has unveiled a $4.5 billion expansion of its international terminal, adding five gates and new baggage facilities to meet passenger...
Apr 7, 20264 min
Airports
British Airways to Relaunch Melbourne Route via Kuala Lumpur in 2027
British Airways will relaunch daily London-Melbourne flights via Kuala Lumpur from January 9, 2027, marking a return after 20 years on the Kangaroo Route.
Apr 1, 20264 min
Airlines
Melbourne Airport Named Best in Pacific Amid $4.5B Expansion
Melbourne Airport was named best in the Australia-Pacific region by Skytrax as it begins a $4.5B expansion to handle record passenger growth.
Mar 19, 20264 min
Airports
Melbourne Airport Launches AUD 4.5B Terminal Expansion to Rival Sydney
Melbourne Airport is investing AUD 4.5 billion in a major international terminal expansion to compete with Sydney and accommodate record passenger growth.
Mar 12, 20264 min
Airports
Australia's Top Airports to Invest Nearly $20 Billion in Infrastructure
Australia's four largest airports will invest nearly $20B in infrastructure, but the ACCC warns costs may pass to passengers through higher airfares.
Mar 7, 20264 min
Airports