A TUI Airways Boeing 787 carrying 350 passengers to England aborted its takeoff on April 18 from Melbourne Orlando International Airport.
Melbourne Airport
A QantasLink (QF) aircraft mistakenly lined up with runway edge lights instead of the centre line during take-off at Mildura Airport (MQL), damaging multiple lights over a 400-metre stretch.
Qantas suspends Melbourne-Delhi flights due to operational constraints, resuming in October 2025. Air India adjusts routes.
Delta Air Lines launches new nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne, boosting tourism, trade, and travel affordability.
Japan Airlines (JL) or JAL confirmed two pilots tested above the alcohol limit before Flight JL774 from Melbourne (MEL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on December 1st, 2024, causing a significant departure delay.
Emirates (EK) is set to enhance its Australian connectivity by introducing a third non-stop flight between Dubai (DXB) and Melbourne (MEL), commencing 30 March 2025.
Emirates (EK), the Dubai-based carrier, is ending its long-standing Singapore-Melbourne flight service.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has initiated inquiries into Airbus A330 and Boeing 787 runway excursion occurrences at Melbourne (MEL) during take-off that transpired within a two-week span in September.