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SAF a better bet than hydrogen or electric aircraft, says Hudson

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November 27, 2025
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Speaking on a sustainability and decarbonisation panel at a Commonwealth Bank event on Wednesday, Vanessa Hudson said Qantas is focusing on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its push to reduce carbon emissions rather than on newer technologies.

Australia to hit record capacity as international growth continues

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November 27, 2025
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According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, Australia will see 12.2 million scheduled seats in December 2025, with 45 per cent of this coming from international capacity.

Alliance may revisit QantasLink wet-lease agreement

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November 27, 2025
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In his speech at the company’s AGM, Alliance Aviation Services chair James Jackson said the charter, FIFO and wet-lease operator has been looking “to review and seek to renegotiate a major ACMI [aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance] contract” due …

Vic parliament to say sorry again to Indigenous Victorians

Helen Carrie
November 27, 2025
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STOP wasting our taxes on this incredibly meaningless stage show.

Podcast: Smashing the aviation data silos

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November 27, 2025
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On this podcast, Jake Nelson talks to Clint Cardozo and Carly Waddleton from OneReg on the perils of data silos in aviation, and how to streamline the regulatory compliance process.

NZ government loosens regulations on aerospace development

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November 27, 2025
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The NZ government says the new rules, to come into effect on 22 December, will make it easier for innovative aerospace solutions to be developed and tested without needing approval from the Civil Aviation Authority for each new iteration unless there a…

Adelaide Airport opens Australia’s first independent domestic lounge

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November 27, 2025
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Complementing its existing lounge in the international terminal, Plaza Premium Group’s new lounge in Adelaide’s domestic terminal opened this week. The company also operates international lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.

Over 17 Hours: Australia & New Zealand’s Longest Nonstop Flights

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November 26, 2025
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There are eight airport pairs, which five airlines operate.

Parliament House Cancels Hanson Film Trailer Over Offence Concerns

Helen Carrie
November 26, 2025
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Hanson called it censorship by bureaucrats.

Mackay Airport wraps up stage 1 works on mixed-use precinct

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November 26, 2025
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Civil works and new roads are now finished for the new Milton Precinct, which the airport estimates will provide $134.1 million to the local economy in the first 10 years, and $42.5 million in output from new businesses per year.