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August 13, 2026
Australian regional airline Alliance Airlines is taking steps to adjust its operational and organizational structures. The move follows the revision of the…
Bell Textron has expanded its component, repair, and overhaul (CRO) facility in Australia to include hydraulic component maintenance and repair. The company claims this is a major milestone as…
Capital A’s logistics venture Teleport and Avalon Airport Melbourne have signed a partnership agreement to establish Avalon as Teleport’s latest operations hub in Victoria, Australia. Teleport…
August 12, 2026
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Albania, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland…
The presence of unidentified drones over a strategic military area in Australia has raised concerns about the security of the facilities operating the advanced F-35A fighter jets. The…
Optus, an Australian based telco and satellite player, has achieved a key milestone in the area of satellite life extension. It has completed the first phase of Project Aurora, with […] The post…
Avalon Airport and Teleport have announced a strategic partnership to establish Teleport’s latest strategic operations hub at the Melbourne gateway. The agreement is said to mark a significant…
In November 2017, Christopher Pyne, then Australian Minister for Defence Industry, had welcomed the British government’s intention to examine the possible purchase of active-array radars…
Teleport and Avalon Airport Melbourne have signed an agreement to establish a new operations hub at the Australian airport as the companies target growing e-commerce demand between the country and…
Multiple unidentified drones breached restricted airspace around RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales between 11 and 13 July, according to Australian media reports and The post Multiple…
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The combination is especially relevant in the case of the F-35A and EA-18G, which provide advanced detection, electronic warfare and information management capabilities that can complement…
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David weigh in on the pros and cons of Jetstar’s new cabin baggage policy and unpack what it will mean for passengers.
August 11, 2026
On August 12, 2026, Australian telecommunications operator Optus completed the initial phase of Project Aurora following the successful undocking of SpaceLogistics’ Mission Extension Vehicle from…
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Juventus has finished its Asian and Australian tour and it's time to head home; for the non-stop flight from Perth to Turin it turns to Turkish Airlines, as it already did…
Multiple unidentified drones repeatedly entered restricted airspace around one of Australia’s most sensitive military air bases recently, raising questions… The post Mystery drones repeatedly breach…
A speck of ancient Earth and our newborn Moon may have formed within moments of each other, upending how scientists understand the young solar system's violent beginning. The post A zircon crystal…
The incident is the latest in a string of drone incursions into secure facilities around the world. The air base housing some of Australia’s most sensitive military aircraft was overflown by…
The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a two-year contract worth AUD 26.5 million, equivalent to €16.2 million, to establish a…
Australian start-up Millibeam has manufactured a handheld counter-drone system built on the company’s RF silicon. RAKURAI (Japanese for lightning bolt) weighs less than 1kg and The post Millibeam…
Australian aviation authorities have taken personnel and organisational measures following two incidents on the taxiways of Sydney's Kingsford Smith International Airport. After a…
In iSelect’s Australian Airport Delay Index for 2025, Sydney saw 6,700,207 passengers delayed or cancelled, ahead of Melbourne at 6,360,989, and Brisbane at 4,652,914. Delayed flights sat at 23 per…
Tidal and seasonal shifts leave their mark on this crescent-shaped, productive bay in Western Australia’s Kimberley region.
Speculation has whirled into a frenzy earlier this week with news that several unidentified drones had been seen flying over RAAF Base Williamtown and Newcastle Airport in early July.
The companies are positioning the Australian-designed uncrewed combat aircraft as a way for the German Air Force to move rapidly from CCA concept development towards operational capability while…
August 10, 2026
A US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber flew a mission of more than 16 hours between the United States and Australia, in a demonstration of the projection capability of…
A NASA WB-57F Canberra arrived in Iceland, from where it will depart on Aug. 12 to fly in the path of the solar eclipse. A NASA WB-57F Canberra arrived at Keflavík Airport in Iceland on Aug. 10…
The companies propose the Australian-developed aircraft as an accelerated platform for the Luftwaffe to develop its Collaborative Combat Aircraft capability before 2029
Boeing and Rheinmetall are accelerating the introduction of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) – unmanned escort drones for air-to-ground and air-to-air missions – for … more...
