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Qatar Airways turns to High Court over strip-search case

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August 25, 2025
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The Gulf carrier has applied for leave to appeal to Australia’s highest court after the Full Federal Court overturned a lower court’s ruling that it could not be sued by five Australian women over their ordeal, which took place at Hamad International A…

Wow: Qantas Will Replace Its Airbus A380s With A350s On Flights To Los Angeles & Singapore

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August 24, 2025
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The Future of Long-Haul Travel: Qantas’ Game-Changing Move to Replace A380s

Koala Airlines Confirms Leases For 3 Boeing 737 MAXs As It Gears Up For 2026 Launch

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August 24, 2025
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With big dreams and a groundbreaking tech platform, can this airline revolutionize Australian aviation?

National road safety data shows pedestrian deaths have increased by almost 50 per cent since 2021

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August 23, 2025
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The national road safety data hub shows 1,340 people died on Australia’s roads in the 12 months to July 31, 2025, which was a 2.9 per cent increase from the previous year.

Up To 5h 30m: Introducing Australia’s New 4th Longest Boeing 737 MAX Flight

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August 23, 2025
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A new route takes flight, connecting two distant cities in a surprising move.

Dramatic Lizard Island Cessna crash caused by engine malfunction

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August 22, 2025
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VH-NWJ, a Cessna 208B operated by East Air, was returning to Lizard Island on 8 January 2024 with nine passengers on board after the pilot noticed a significant uncommanded increase in engine power, but overshot the runway, flipped over and came to res…

Jetstar awaits fine for misleading NZ customers

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August 22, 2025
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The airline had pleaded guilty over accusations of discouraging customers from seeking compensation for delayed or cancelled flights, and of denying legitimate claims, in 2022 and 2023. It could be fined around NZ$2.5 million with a 25 per cent uplift,…

ANA to fly daily from Perth over holiday peak

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August 22, 2025
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ANA, which currently flies three weekly return services from Perth to Narita, will increase to seven weekly services between 1 December 2025 and 19 April 2026, adding an estimated 19,200 additional inbound seats to WA over the period.

RAAF Townsville heritage centre reopens after major refurbishment

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August 22, 2025
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The RTAHC, which was closed for renovations in 2020, opened its doors again on 14 August as part of the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory in the Pacific, with its first public open day on the following Sunday.

Exclusive: Yes, we have planes, says Koala Airlines CEO

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August 21, 2025
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Speaking exclusively to Australian Aviation, Koala CEO Bill Astling said the initial three planes are likely to be built in around July or August next year, with the launch date for the airline depending on their delivery.