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WA government pours $5m into essential regional flights

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April 21, 2026
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Funding injections of $3.8 million for the Inter-Regional Flight Network, operated by Nexus Airlines, and more than $1.3 million for two Kimberley services operated by Aviair, will be included in the 2026–27 budget to extend subsidies on the regional r…

RAAF receives Growler’s Next-Gen Jammer pods

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April 21, 2026
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Delivered by Raytheon, part of RTX, the advanced electronic attack system has been developed in close partnership with the United States Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. The NGJ is designed to be deployed on platforms such as the Boeing EA-18G …

Space Centre Australia and NASA launch airborne science program

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April 21, 2026
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The Airborne Science and Cosmology Enabling Telescope (ASCENT) program was formally introduced by Space Centre Australia LLC at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, where it will be based. At the heart of the program is a fleet of C-130J Super Hercules aircra…

Government commits up to $7bn to counter-drone defences

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April 21, 2026
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The decade-long investment is aimed at strengthening Australia’s ability to detect and defeat increasingly sophisticated uncrewed aerial threats, both at home and in deployed operations overseas.

WSI aerotropolis ‘open for business’, says NSW government

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April 21, 2026
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Dubbed “Built for what’s next”, a new campaign aims to spruik Bradfield as a centre for “innovative business models”, with ready access to skilled local workers as well as Western Sydney International Airport and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Fa…

Elevate your career! Entries now open for Australian Aviation Awards 2026

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April 20, 2026
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The most anticipated event on the aviation calendar is back. Designed to shine a light on the high-flyers leading the way, these awards are your chance to secure national recognition, build massive exposure, and propel your career or company into its n…

RAAF to replace C-27J Spartan fleet with commercial aircraft mix

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April 20, 2026
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The Spartan aircraft will be replaced with a commercial aircraft fleet to support the transport of personnel and logistics in the Pacific, according to information released under the government’s multibillion-dollar 2026 National Defence Strategy and a…

Man fronts court after allegedly ramming Brisbane Airport gate

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April 20, 2026
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The 33-year-old was due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on 20 April over the alleged incident on 1 February this year, in which he is accused of damaging airport property and gaining access to a restricted area without authority.

Defence to retire Tiger helicopters by end of this year

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April 20, 2026
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The two-seater Tiger attack helicopters were originally introduced into service with the ADF in 2004, and were expected to be retired from service in 2027–28 but will now be withdrawn in 2026.

RAAF pitches in for Solomon Islands cyclone recovery

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April 20, 2026
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A C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from 36 Squadron and C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron have taken part in the relief effort, including airlifting humanitarian aid to affected areas and conducting aerial damage assessments of critical infrast…