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Avalon flags major upgrades ahead of international relaunch

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November 10, 2025
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One thousand new seats will be added across the airport’s international and domestic terminals, alongside runway lighting upgrades, new security equipment, CCTV, new control tower water connections, and an extra 500 parking spaces.

Triton confirmed to have been deployed at Talisman Sabre

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November 10, 2025
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Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System – “AUS 1” – to be operated by the Royal Australian Air Force was reportedly deployed for an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission during the exercise earlier this year….

Boeing expands 787 plant as it prepares to boost production

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November 10, 2025
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The planemaker is pouring more than US$1 billion into the project, which will include a new final assembly building, parts preparation area facility, vertical fin paint facility, flight line stalls, and additions to the interior components manufacturin…

British American Tobacco Australia blames Albanese govt’s enormous excise for black market boom

Helen Carrie
November 10, 2025
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A multinational tobacco company has blamed the Albanese government’s enormous excise for the unprecedented surge in black market business and the multi-billion-dollar loss of revenue.

Traditional owners have filed a native title claim over Melbourne

Helen Carrie
November 10, 2025
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They can file a native claim over any part of Australia.

China Eastern to connect Adelaide with Shanghai

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November 10, 2025
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China’s second-largest carrier will fly three times per week return from Shanghai to Adelaide starting in mid-2026 using wide-body aircraft. It is the first non-stop connection between the world’s third-largest city and South Australia.

Jetstar brings back international flights to Avalon

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November 10, 2025
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The low-cost carrier will launch new flights from Avalon to Bali next March, along with restoring its former Avalon–Adelaide service and rolling out more capacity to Brisbane. It is the first time international flights will have operated from Avalon si…

Qantas’ Very First Airbus A350-1000 Nears Completion

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November 8, 2025
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On November 6th, Australian carrier Qantas put out a post on social media announcing that its first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) is now on the final assembly line in Toulouse! Accompanying the announcement was video showing the aircraft being put together.As highlighted by the carrier, it’s a significant step in Project Sunrise, which will link Australia’s east coast with London and New York.

Etihad Airways Becomes Sole Operator Of The A350-1000 To Australia—For Now

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November 7, 2025
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Cathay Pacific last used the type there in October.

Virgin 737 undergoes inspections after brake fire

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November 7, 2025
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VH-YVD had just landed in Brisbane at around 7pm on flight VA454 from Darwin when its brakes caught alight, with firefighters quickly moving to extinguish the blaze.