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ASX:QAN 10 July 2025 - 22 February 2026

ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

ASX Week Ahead: CPI Day and a Flood of Big Earnings Put Australian Shares to the Test

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 9,081.4 on Friday, just below Thursday’s record, after banks posted stronger-than-expected earnings. Rio Tinto dropped up to 4% after missing profit estimates, while QBE Insurance surged 6% on a profit beat. Key earnings from Woodside, Woolworths, Qantas, and Coles are due next week. January inflation data on Wednesday is expected to influence rate expectations.
Johannesburg’s 2026 flight shake-up: Airlink adds Zanzibar and Nacala as Qantas, SAA reshape Perth link

Johannesburg’s 2026 flight shake-up: Airlink adds Zanzibar and Nacala as Qantas, SAA reshape Perth link

Qantas has launched nonstop Perth–Johannesburg flights, operating three times weekly. Airlink will add Johannesburg–Nacala flights from February 2026 and Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights from June 2026, and will adjust its Nairobi schedule from late March. South African Airways plans a temporary frequency cut on the Perth–Johannesburg route in February 2026.
31 December 2025
Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Christmas Day Travel Disruptions 2025: Sydney Flight Cancellations, Brisbane Storm Delays and Virgin Australia’s $49 Boxing Day Sale

Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne airports reported a combined 38 flight cancellations and 624 delays on Christmas Day, according to FlightAware data. Jetstar recorded the highest number of cancellations, while Virgin Australia faced the most delays. Disruptions affected other carriers including Qantas and Air New Zealand. Virgin Australia is set to launch a Boxing Day fare sale from December 26.
25 December 2025
Qantas A380 Wing Incident: Refurbished Superjumbo Grounded in Los Angeles After Slat Damage

Qantas A380 Wing Incident: Refurbished Superjumbo Grounded in Los Angeles After Slat Damage

Qantas grounded its Airbus A380 VH-OQC in Los Angeles after crew discovered damage to a section of the left wing slat following its first commercial flight back from Sydney. The aircraft had just returned to service after nearly six years out, including extensive maintenance. Passengers reported technical issues during the flight, but the plane landed safely with no injuries. Qantas canceled the return leg to Sydney.
10 December 2025
Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban In‑Flight Power Banks From December 2025: New Rules and Safety Fears Explained

Qantas and Virgin Australia Ban In‑Flight Power Banks From December 2025: New Rules and Safety Fears Explained

Qantas, Jetstar, QantasLink, and Virgin Australia will ban the use of portable power banks on flights after a series of lithium battery fires. Virgin’s ban starts 1 December 2025; Qantas Group follows on 15 December 2025. Passengers may carry up to two power banks in cabin baggage but cannot use or charge them during flights. Devices must remain accessible and out of checked luggage.
21 November 2025
Cybersecurity Mayhem: Major Hacks, Data Breaches & Bold Defenses – Roundup (July 14, 2025)

Cybersecurity Mayhem: Major Hacks, Data Breaches & Bold Defenses – Roundup (July 14, 2025)

Security analysts recorded a 133% surge in Iranian state-backed cyberattacks from May to June 2025, with Nozomi Networks tracking 28 incidents across six APT groups. Chinese hackers exploited a zero-day in Ivanti VPN to breach French government networks. Qantas Airways suffered a breach exposing 5.7 million records, linked to Scattered Spider. The U.S. DOJ dismantled a North Korean IT operation funding Pyongyang through false tech job placements.
Major Developments in Incident Response – June–July 2025

Major Developments in Incident Response – June–July 2025

United Natural Foods, Aflac, Erie Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance, Zoomcar, North Face, and Cartier all reported cyber breaches in June 2025, disrupting operations and exposing customer data. Qantas said a third-party breach exposed data of 6 million customers. LevelBlue announced plans to acquire Trustwave on July 1. Microsoft began rolling out new Windows recovery features, while AI-driven security tools reduced false positives and response times.
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