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August 19, 2026
The Expeditionary Air Group (AA-EXP) of the Spanish Air and Space Force completed its successful participation in the Multinational Exercise “Pitch Black 26” in Australia, after competing…
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David dissect the ongoing struggles at Sydney Airport and ask what can be done about them.
Australia's Craig International Ballistics (CIB) has officially become part of Mehler, following approval under Australia's Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act…
LifeFlight in Australia said its latest cohort of critical care doctors are now “rescue ready” to help Queensland communities across the state. The 30-strong group recently underwent a week of […]
Tecnam announced that Queensland-based Horizon Airways has signed an order for a second Tecnam P2012 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, slated to join the Australian fleet by the end […]
August 18, 2026
The multinational exercise Pitch Black 26, organized by the Royal Australian Air Force, came to an end after two weeks of intense operations involving more than 20 countries…
Faced with China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, Australia and Japan have steadily deepened their military cooperation, both operationally and industrially, over…
Both countries will also accelerate discussions for Japan to use Australian ranges for hypersonic weapon tests
Shane Hyhorec, an Adelaide-based disability advocate with C5 incomplete quadriplegia, was removed from a Virgin Australia plane before its departure due to a dispute over the stowage of his…
MMX will use a rover, two sampling systems and a brief Phobos landing to return more than 10 grams of material to Australia in 2031. The post Japan is sending a spacecraft to land on Phobos, where…
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With more than 7,500 flights and over 11,000 hours, the Fokker 100 formerly operated by QantasLink will be preserved in a museum in Australia
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has found that a maintenance work light was left inside the left… The post ATSB report finds Qantas A380 flew two sectors with work light inside wing…
Alliance Aviation Services has appointed aviation industry veteran Steven Greenway as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Greenway set to take charge of the Australian specialist aviation company…
A retired QantasLink Fokker F100 has landed at Shellharbour Airport (WOL), where it will begin a new life… The post Retired QantasLink Fokker F100 finds new home at Australian aviation museum…
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The Air and Space Force detachment that took part in exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia has now returned to its bases. After two weeks taking part in the exercise…
Australian investigators call for stronger maintenance safeguards after foreign object remained inside aircraft during international flights The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has…
Steven Greenway joins the carrier ahead of planned restructuring to “right-size operations”. Former Flyadeal chief executive Steven Greenway has been appointed to lead Australia’s Alliance Aviation…
France carried out its first nighttime aerial firefighting drops on the night of August 17 to 18, 2026,… The post Australian Chinook brings France its first nighttime waterbombing capability…
SkyDrive today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Gold Coast Helitours, a helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. “This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive’s…
SkyDrive has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Australian helicopter operator Gold Coast Helitours for the planned purchase of up to five SD-05 eVTOL aircraft, with deliveries targeted for two…
The Securing Australia’s Cleaner Fuels Industry Consultation Paper and Strengthening Australia’s Fuel Security and Resilience Consultation Paper are looking for feedback on plans to shore up…
After being used by day on the Luglon fire in the Landes, the two Australian helicopters, a CH-47D backed by the Bell 214 acting as its guide, gave a demonstration of their…
Control procedures under scrutiny after missing tool undetected before aircraft released back to service. Australian carrier Qantas has initiated work on using new technology for tool control, and…
Control procedures under scrutiny after missing tool undetected before aircraft released back to service. Australian carrier Qantas has initiated work on using new technology for tool control, and…
The Australian federal government officially approved the 2045 Development Plan for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport on 14 August 2026. The Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport…
Sydney Airport (SYD) has secured Australian Government approval for its Master Plan 2045, establishing a long-term framework for how the country’s busiest airport will expand over the next two…
The initiative is reportedly being led by Army’s 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, as a trial alongside other additional capabilities such as reconnaissance drones and unmanned…
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August 17, 2026
HEO, the Australian company that uses Earth observation satellites to take images of other spacecraft, has signed an agreement with Planet to access that company’s satellites The post HEO to use…
