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Video Podcast: Is Kuala Lumpur the next Changi?

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April 8, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, fresh from a long weekend in Kuala Lumpur at the MATTA travel expo, Jake delivers his trip report on Malaysia Airlines and KLIA’s offerings for travellers, and he and David discuss how viable KL could be as a…

WA Government throws regional aviation a lifeline

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April 8, 2026
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In a bid to keep airfares low for passengers, the state government will kick in to maintain current prices under the Regional Airfare Zone Cap (RAZC) scheme, some of which were slated to increase from the middle of this year, and cover additional fuel …

Works underway on new RFDS Launceston base

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April 8, 2026
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Replacing the ageing base first opened in 1988, the new hub – which will include clinical facilities, space for fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, ground vehicle transport, and room for surge workers – is backed by $15 million from the Commonwealth and $6…

First flight for Jetstar’s renovated Dreamliner

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April 7, 2026
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VH-VKK, which returned to Melbourne earlier this week, took off for Phuket at 3:20pm on Tuesday afternoon for its inaugural commercial flight post-overhaul. All 11 Jetstar Dreamliners are slated for the refit, which includes new seating, in-flight Wi-F…

First flight for Jetstar’s renovated Dreamliner

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April 7, 2026
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First flight for Jetstar’s renovated Dreamliner

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April 7, 2026
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Army Reservist arrested over alleged drone operations in Ukraine

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April 7, 2026
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The 25-year-old South Australian Army Reservist has been charged with breaching Defence legislation after allegedly fighting in Ukraine and allegedly working for a foreign military without authorisation, and was scheduled to face Adelaide Magistrates C…

Army Reservist arrested over alleged drone operations in Ukraine

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April 7, 2026
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Army Reservist arrested over alleged drone operations in Ukraine

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April 7, 2026
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First staff get to work at Qantas’ Adelaide ‘innovation centre’

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April 7, 2026
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Working in a temporary space, the staff members are the first of a planned 400 employees at Qantas’ first innovation centre outside of Sydney, and will “focus on developing and improving the airline’s digital products, including the Qantas App”, as wel…