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 …
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…
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.
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”.
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.
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…
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.
The 41-year-old Victorian man is facing charges of creating a disturbance at an airport and obstructing, hindering, intimidating or resisting a Commonwealth official over the incident in the T2 domestic terminal at around 6am on 13 August.
