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August 12, 2026
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…
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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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
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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…
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…
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…
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.
August 10, 2026
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
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
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 7, 2026
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
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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…
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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August 5, 2026
Announced today by Transport Minister Catherine King at the 2026 Australian Aviation Summit, the draft standards – developed through consultation with people with disabilities and with the industry…
Delivered under the Australian Government's Women in Aviation Industry Initiative (WAII), the two industry-wide studies provide one of the most comprehensive assessments of workplace culture…
The public got a close look at operational aircraft and spoke with service members from Australia and... The post Pitch Black 2026 draws 25,500 visitors on open day at Darwin Air Base first appeared…
Qantas and Japan Airlines signed a binding agreement on 4 August regarding Jetstar Japan. Following the memorandum of understanding reached in February, the Australian group will […]
