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Possible Rex deal imminent, reports say

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September 19, 2025
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Sources have told The Australian Financial Review that Nasdaq-listed Air T has put together a bid for the regional airline, which went under last year following the collapse of its domestic jet business, and that the proposal is being looked at by Prim…

RAAF shows off E-7A Wedgetail at US air show

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September 19, 2025
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The E-7A, which had flown out from joint exercises in California, was displayed at Joint Base Andrews earlier this month between a US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III and C-5M Super Galaxy. Air crew were on hand to explain the aircraft and how it serves …

IATA calls for lift in international pilot retirement age

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September 18, 2025
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IATA will be looking for next week’s Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to lift the age from 65 to 67, after it was last increased from 60 in 2006. The peak airline body says this move “reflects longer, healthier careers w…

Underperforming WA QantasLink route axed after just 3 months

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September 18, 2025
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The service, which launched in June, will end on 10 October, with the Flying Kangaroo saying flights had been operating less than 20 per cent full on average and forward bookings were underperforming expectations for the busy season.

Auckland Airport hails ‘complete rebound’ in Australian traffic

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September 18, 2025
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The airport expects Australia to be its top international destination both inbound and outbound over the school holiday period, with other top markets including China, Fiji and the US. The country’s total international capacity is still 9 per cent belo…

Virgin Australia Becomes 1st Airline Down Under To Welcome Pets In Cabin

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September 18, 2025
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The service will operate as a trial until January 30, 2026, to assess its success.

Australian AI Awards 2025 finalists unveiled

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September 18, 2025
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Several aerospace professionals and companies are in the running for the awards, including three finalists in the AI Innovator – Aerospace Sector category.

Video Podcast: E2, flown home

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September 17, 2025
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake is back alongside his new permanent co-host to deliver his full trip report on the VARA E190-E2 ferry flight from Canberra to Perth, and to look at where the new E-Jets could fit in to Virgin’s larger ne…

Government commits $1.1bn over next decade to sustainable fuel

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September 17, 2025
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Announced on Wednesday, the new ten-year Cleaner Fuels Program aims to stimulate investment from the private sector into on-shore production of fuels like SAF, with the first production of “drop-in” cleaner fuels that can serve as direct substitutes in…

Babcock signs new $250m Border Force contract

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September 17, 2025
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Under the agreement, Babcock will deliver two new Airbus H145 D3 helicopters, equipped with advanced sensors, mission management systems, and long-range fuel tanks, enhancing surveillance and response capability in the strategically critical Torres Str…