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Spitfire crash pilot identified as Perth resident

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June 25, 2026
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Malcolm Vivian was reportedly testing the kit-made Mk 26B Spitfire, VH-SFX (similar aircraft pictured), when it crashed at Malabaine, near Northam, on Wednesday morning. Australian Aviation understands the aircraft was Vivian’s second Spitfire.

Airlines raise red flags over departure tax hike

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June 25, 2026
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In a letter to Transport Minister Catherine King, the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia, alongside the International Air Transport Association, and Airlines for Australia and New Zealand, expressed concerns about the $10 increase flagged in…

Jetstar reshuffles trans-Tasman services as costs bite

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June 25, 2026
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Sunshine Coast to Auckland and Cairns to Christchurch will be put on ice indefinitely from 24 October, as the routes are no longer commercially viable and operating costs have increased. The low-cost carrier will, however, resume Sydney–Christchurch fr…

A Turquoise Tint for the Black Sea

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June 25, 2026
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Phytoplankton added a milky blue hue to the waters of the Black Sea and nearby waterways in spring and summer 2026.

7 Airlines Flying The World’s Longest Boeing 737 MAX Flights In 2026

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June 25, 2026
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The MAX 8 is scheduled to fly routes in 2026 of almost 4,000 miles, particularly on international leisure routes.

Adelaide Airport launches next phase of new freight precinct

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June 25, 2026
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The $250 million project, located adjacent the runway and key road freight networks for quick runway-to-road access, will include purpose-built facilities for partners such as Menzies Aviation, Airway and dnata, building on existing tenancies like FedE…

NASA’s TESS Mission Reveals the “Puffiest” Planets Ever Found

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June 25, 2026
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NASA has revealed two new “super-puff” planets, giant worlds so light that their density is comparable to cotton candy. Scientists calculate that these Jupiter-sized planets are the “puffiest” worlds ever found.

American Airlines Strips Screens From 23 Airbus A319s As 1st Retrofitted A320 Enters Service

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June 25, 2026
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The airline is moving quickly to transform the interiors of some of its oldest narrowbodies.

5 Airlines With The World’s Newest Premium Economy Seats

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June 25, 2026
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These airlines’ premium economy products are among the most modern offerings available in 2026.

NASA at the Ion: Orion Lessons from Artemis II Shape NASA’s Moon to Mars Path

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June 25, 2026
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Seven weeks after the Orion spacecraft returned four astronauts from humanity’s first crewed journey around the Moon since Apollo, Artemis II Orion Vehicle Manager Branelle Rodriguez reflected on the mission’s achievements and how it is shaping NASA’s return to the lunar surface and future missions to Mars. Introduced by NASA’s Johnson Space Center Acting Director of Business Development and Technology Integration Monte Goforth, Rodriguez spoke at the Ion in […]