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Emirates has announced the return of its A380 on the Dubai to Auckland route after a three-year hiatus

Emirates has announced the return of its Airbus A380 service connecting its hub, Dubai to New Zealand.

The superjumbo jet will fly for around 16 hours—making it one of the longest routes available on its network.

It is also one of the world’s longest non-stop commercial flights.

The Covid-19 pandemic brought the global aviation market to a grinding halt.

Many carriers slowed or even stopped their commercial long-haul routes.

5. Melbourne—Dallas

Pushing back from Melbourne every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, Qantas recently took off on its first flight to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

QF21 takes off at 2pm local time and arrives at 12:45pm local time. That’s 15 hours and 45 minutes up in the sky.

Sean Donohue is DFW’s Chief Executive Officer, who said the route connect Qantas to a range of destinations across the U.S. and the Caribbean.

“As the second busiest Airport in the world, it makes sense that Qantas looked to expand service here to take advantage of all that we offer and to give Qantas customers another option to the U.S.”

The return leg is a little longer, with QF22 departing at 7:10pm and travelling for 17 hours 35 minute before touching down in Melbourne at 5:45am two days later.

4. London—Perth

Another Qantas flight takes make the list as one of the world’s longest non-stop commercial flights.

This time, the London Heathrow to Perth International route takes passengers on a 17 hour and 20 minutes journey from the UK to Australia.

This flight has been operating since March 2018 and uses the wide body 787-9 Dreamliner for the 14,500km journey.

3. Doha—Auckland

This route, operated by Qatar Airways, is currently on hold. Instead, passengers will need to connect to Auckland, New Zealand through Adelaide.

The Managing Director at Adelaide International, Brenton Cox said Qatar Airways will operate daily for the first time in nearly three years.

“Flights to Doha offer excellent connections to European destinations, while the onward services from Adelaide to Auckland are proving very popular.”

“Our local exporters seeking aviation freight links via New Zealand and Doha can benefit from the consistent daily connections to major trading partners around the globe,” Mr Cox explained.

The once 17 hours and 25 minutes journey would take passengers across 14,535km between the two nations.

2. Newark—Singapore

Passengers can travel between New Jersey and Singapore on SQ21, which operates seven days a week.

Singapore Airlines suspended the 18 hour and 10 minute journey in March 2020 as passenger numbers dropped at the onset of the pandemic.

1. New York—Singapore

Singapore Airlines’ previous record has been eclipsed by the New York to Singapore route.

Passengers will spend 18 hours and 15 minutes in the sky. The Airbus A380 clocks 15,349km as it travels from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Changi in Singapore.

Singapore Airlines said journey will “better accommodate a mix of passenger and cargo traffic on its services to New York in the current operating climate.”

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Markets surge as Fed hints at July cut

Fed’s Waller hints at July rate cut, boosting investor sentiment; Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil, provoking minimal market response.

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Fed’s Waller hints at July rate cut, boosting investor sentiment; Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil, provoking minimal market response.


Fed Governor Christopher Waller, tipped as a possible next Chair, signalled a July rate cut is on the table, calling current policy “too tight.” That’s been enough to supercharge investor sentiment.

Meanwhile, Trump has slapped a surprise 50% tariff on Brazil, sparking political tension. Brazil’s President responded with tough talk on “sovereignty,” but markets barely blinked, the Brazilian real dropped just 1%.

#StockMarket #FederalReserve #Bitcoin #AUD #TrumpTariffs #TickerNews

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Trump’s copper tariff shakes global markets

Trump’s 50% copper import tariff aims to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, impacting global supply chains and Chile significantly.

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Trump’s 50% copper import tariff aims to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, impacting global supply chains and Chile significantly.


President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose a 50% tariff on copper imports, a move set to rattle global supply chains and redraw the industrial map.

The tariff will hit within weeks, with Chile, the world’s largest copper exporter, expected to bear the brunt.

While Australia’s direct copper trade with the US is limited, analysts say the real message is strategic: the US is reinforcing its domestic manufacturing power.

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RBA unexpectedly keeps interest rates steady at 3.85%

RBA surprises with decision to maintain interest rates at 3.85%, impacting economic forecasts and housing market activity.

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RBA surprises with decision to maintain interest rates at 3.85%, impacting economic forecasts and housing market activity.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept its cash rate at 3.85% despite concerns from the Housing Industry Association about its impact on new home construction. Although inflation is within target and there’s some market confidence, households are under financial strain amidst economic uncertainties.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to maintain the cash rate at 3.85% following a split vote of six to three. This unexpected decision comes as the Housing Industry Association warns that these rates remain restrictive, potentially hindering new home building.

Senior economist Tom Devitt stated that the rates will delay necessary building activity but noted improved market confidence following previous rate cuts.

Current inflation data shows the RBA’s preferred measure has been declining and remains within the target range. However, household spending is under strain, with Australia experiencing a per capita recession since mid-2022.

Labour costs

The RBA’s decision was influenced by concerns over productivity growth and high unit labour costs, affecting its inflation outlook. While some economists anticipated a rate cut, the RBA opted for caution due to economic uncertainties, both domestically and internationally.

The bank acknowledged gradual recovery in private demand and household incomes but highlighted ongoing challenges in passing cost increases to final prices.

Despite the hold on rates, price rises in essentials like petrol continue to impact Australian households. The RBA emphasized the need for ongoing assessment before making future rate changes, suggesting a careful approach in response to evolving economic conditions.

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