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Regional airlines push for government investment fund

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March 18, 2026
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In its submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into regional airfares, the RAAA suggested that a new Regional Aviation Investment Fund (RAIF) could be funded in part through the international departure tax, and would help offset costs that …

RNZAF Hercules flies under Australian call sign in aerial milestone

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March 18, 2026
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The RNZAF crew, embedded in No. 37 Squadron, completed six flights, two domestic and four international, in support of the Australian Defence Force under their call signs to a variety of locations across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.

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Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas

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March 18, 2026
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An advancing cold front kicked up a sharp line of sand and other small particles that swept over the high plains.

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Wave of Dust Rolls Through Texas

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March 18, 2026
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An advancing cold front kicked up a sharp line of sand and other small particles that swept over the high plains.

F-47 & F/A-XX Delays: US Air Power Faces Critical ‘Fighter Gap’ Until 2035

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March 18, 2026
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Both platforms are experiencing delays likely to persist into the next decade.

F-47 & F/A-XX Delays: US Air Power Faces Critical ‘Fighter Gap’ Until 2035

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March 18, 2026
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Both platforms are experiencing delays likely to persist into the next decade.

ADF drone racing pilots clinch sixth consecutive win

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March 18, 2026
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More than 76 drone pilots from around the world attended two series of military first-person view (FPV) drone racing competition at Randwick Barracks earlier this month, including tactical and racing events.

Video Podcast: Is our jet fuel supply in dire Straits?

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March 18, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David drill into the Middle East oil crisis, how it’s affecting Australian airlines, and whether sustainable aviation fuel might help safeguard against future shocks.

Aerospace firm promises $1m to get Aussie astronaut to space

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March 18, 2026
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The funding commitment will take effect if the Australian government agrees to back the mission, which would see Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg become the first astronaut to fly under the Australian flag after training with the European …

Regional airports losing average of $200k per year, report finds

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March 18, 2026
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In its Regional Airports Financial Sustainability Survey 2026, conducted alongside Regional Capitals Australia, the Australian Airports Association found losses from “around $100,000 into the millions”, with 23 airports forced to defer capital upgrades…