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Qantas fined $90 million over illegal sackings

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August 18, 2025
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The fine, around 75 per cent of the maximum penalty of $121 million, was imposed by Justice Michael Lee on Monday morning. $50 million of this will be paid to the Transport Workers’ Union, with a further hearing to determine how the remaining $40 milli…

Nvidia supercomputer marks ‘new era’ for Australian AI

Helen Carrie
August 16, 2025
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MAVERIC will be housed at CDC’s facility in the Melbourne suburb of Brooklyn, with construction to begin later this year.

WA overhauls rescue helicopter fleet

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August 15, 2025
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In a $26.7 million boost to the RAC Rescue fleet, the AW139s replace ageing Bell 412EPs which had been in use with the state’s Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) since 2003. They will operate from bases at Jandakot and Bunbury, operating …

East Air to reunite Cairns with Hamilton Island

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August 15, 2025
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The carrier will begin year-round flights starting 3 November, initially three times per week but moving to more frequent flights on larger aircraft according to demand. This will be the first time any airline has flown between the two holiday destinat…

F/A-18 Super Hornets to ‘remain relevant for a very long time’

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August 15, 2025
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Upgradable and adaptable F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft are expected to ‘remain relevant for a very long time’, according to recent comments from retired US F/A-18 instructor pilot Trevor ‘Gonky’ Hartsock earlier this week.

Regional planes averaging almost a decade older than domestic jets

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August 15, 2025
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In its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for July 2025, Airservices Australia noted that the regional aviation industry “relies heavily on ageing aircraft, highlighting challenges in fleet modernisation”.

Winners revealed for Australian Aviation Awards 2025

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August 15, 2025
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A total of 30 professionals and organisations were crowned winners at the Australian Aviation Awards this year, including engineers, pilots, aviation safety professionals, start-ups, and innovators.

Next aviation crisis ‘not if but when’, says Alan Joyce

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August 14, 2025
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Speaking at the Australian Aviation Summit in one of his first major public appearances since leaving the Flying Kangaroo in 2023, Joyce said resilience in the aviation industry often requires making “unpopular” short-term decisions to ensure long-term…

‘Unacceptable’ noncompliance among Indigenous organisations

Helen Carrie
August 14, 2025
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1254 organisations to have missed financial reporting deadlines.

RAAF and Navy engage in live-fire missile testing off NSW coast

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August 14, 2025
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Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy personnel, supported by United States Air Force 53rd Wing and United States Navy NAWCWD specialists, conducted the advanced target trials from June 7 to July 2 this year.