Aviation and space news
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August 10, 2026
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...
Melbourne Airport has unveiled a 20-year vision plan, with plans aiming to help enable better connections to both Australia and the wider world. The draft Master Plan 2027 outlines how the airport…
Companies propose Australian-developed aircraft as a fast-track platform for the Luftwaffe to develop Collaborative Combat Aircraft capabilities by 2029
10-08-2026 Airways New Zealand has awarded Rohde & Schwarz Australia the contract to expand its IP voice communications system (IP VCS). This award, corresponding to Stage 2…
Speaking exclusively to Australian Aviation, Sharp said he feels Airservices should have around 1,200 air traffic controllers, and that current recruitment rates are the highest in its history. It…
Melbourne Airport has unveiled the 20-year vision for Australia’s largest 24-hour gateway with plans to enable better connections to Australia, the world and nearby neighbourhoods. The draft Master…
August 9, 2026
In Australia, the Government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a further allocation of AUD 4.6 billion, equivalent to €2.8 billion, for the state-owned…
August 8, 2026
The first successful test flight of a fully Australian-designed and manufactured advanced solid rocket motor has taken place at the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna, South Australia. This milestone…
Besides Christopher Nolan's, the space sector is following another "Odyssey": Ship 40's journey to Australia. Since July 25, after having survived…
Australia is set to become the first country outside the United States to operate the highly classified AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), marking a significant milestone in the…
August 7, 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) wrote a new chapter in its history by deploying the Dassault Rafale fighter for the first time at Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the traditional…
In March, following a notice published a few months earlier by the then-Defense Security Cooperation Agency [DSCA], Congress surprised many observers by authorizing Australia to procure…
Australia took another decisive step in modernizing its military capabilities by confirming the acquisition of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), becoming the first country…
LifeFlight has received national recognition for its aeromedical excellence, taking home the EMS (Emergency Medical Service) Business of the Year award at the prestigious Australian Aviation Awards…
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Australian ACMI operator will cut the number of Embraer E190s assigned to QantasLink from 30 to 23
MILLIBEAM has revealed Rakurai, a new hand-held counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) built around a proprietary Australian-developed radiofrequency (RF) architecture that the company said delivers…
Now in their fifth year, the Australian Aviation Awards celebrated excellence across the breadth of the aviation ecosystem, recognising outstanding achievements from commercial aviation, general…
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August 6, 2026
Canberra separately announced the successfully test of an indigenous solid fuel rocket motor for guided munitions.
The procurement marks a major step in Canberra’s push to prepare for high-end conflict in the Indo-Pacific. The post Australia To Become First Foreign Operator Of AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile appeared…
Australia is set to become the first nation outside the US to operate the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).
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US cargo and charter carrier National Airlines operated one of the longest commercial cargo flights in aviation history on August 4, 2026. Under the…
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Credit: U.S. Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Rowe. In addition to Mexico, the exercise involved Germany, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Spain, the United…
Australian carrier Qantas is withdrawing from its stake in Japanese offshoot Jetstar Japan. According to the company, Qantas is selling its 33.32 percent stake…
Long-range weapon will initially be used by RAAF’s F/A-18F Super Hornets. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be the first nation outside of the USA to operate the Lockheed Martin AIM-260…
An Australian-developed advanced solid rocket motor has completed its first successful flight test at the Koonibba Test Range near Ceduna in South Australia, demonstrating the nation’s growing…
Australia will become the first nation outside the US to operate the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, with a $736 million investment delivering a new generation of long-range air-to-air…
Number of E190s on lease will be cut from 30 to 23 aircraft. Australia’s Alliance Aviation has “materially” revised a wet-lease agreement with national carrier Qantas, ahead of restructuring efforts…
A serious runway incident involving two aircraft operated by Qantas (QF) at Sydney Airport (SYD) has prompted Australia's transport safety investigators to launch an urgent probe into air traffic…
Boeing 777 freighter makes history with nearly 20-hour nonstop flight between Scotland and Australia
National Airlines has made aviation history by completing what is considered the longest commercial flight ever performed by a Boeing 777 Freighter in service to a customer. The…
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