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Stay updated on news and developments related to aviation in Antarctica, including research flights and logistics operations.
Qantas kicks off 2023/24 Antarctic sightseeing flights
Qantas has begun its latest series of sightseeing flights from airports in Australia to the Antarctic region. And…
The world’s most extreme airports | Quiz
Landing at an international airport is usually a smooth experience. But there are some airports where landing has…
Australia scraps plan for Antarctica concrete runway amid environmental concerns
Australia will not proceed with its plan to build Antarctica’s first concrete runway near one of its research bases. “The…
An Airbus A340 aircraft lands on ice runway in Antarctica for first time
For the first time in aviation history, an Airbus A340 has landed in Antarctica, on an ice runway,…
Antarctica airport project: plan and pushback
Australia’s plan to build an airport in Antarctica is criticized by the scientists that should be the main…
Qantas to restart joy flights over Antarctica
Scenic view from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner window, an extra set of sanitizing wipes and a map is…
Chilean military plane missing on way to Antarctica, 38 onboard
The Chilean air force lost radio contact with a C-130 Hercules transport plane on its way to the…