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Speculation swirls around possible Australian subsidiary of VietJet Air

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June 29, 2026
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The airline, which already has subsidiaries in Thailand and Kazakhstan, has reportedly requested an air operator certificate and permission for a locally incorporated operation with 10 Boeing 737 aircraft from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, accor…

RAAF trains alongside US B-2 Spirit bomber at Amberley

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June 26, 2026
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The exercise with the USAF 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, hosted at RAAF Base Amberley, saw the US bombers work alongside RAAF F-35 Lightning II aircraft, as well as air-to-air support, ground-based refuelling, and security and logistics support.

RAAF trains alongside US B-2 Spirit bomber at Amberley

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June 26, 2026
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Qantas axes Melbourne-Alice Springs, cuts back Darwin-Singapore

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June 26, 2026
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The Flying Kangaroo will indefinitely suspend the Alice Springs-Melbourne route, which currently operates four times per week using the A220-300 fleet, with some flights operating less than half full. Darwin-Singapore will also move to services during …

Qantas axes Melbourne-Alice Springs, cuts back Darwin-Singapore

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June 26, 2026
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US approves training package for RAAF Growlers, Super Hornets

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June 26, 2026
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The approval, announced by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, is designed to enhance Australia’s ability to operate and sustain its advanced fast jet fleet, while strengthening interoperability with US forces.

US approves training package for RAAF Growlers, Super Hornets

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June 26, 2026
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Regional airport losses average half a million dollars, says AAA

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June 25, 2026
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In the final Regional Airports Financial Sustainability Survey 2026, commissioned by the AAA and Regional Capitals Australia and conducted by ACIL Allen, 73 per cent of the 41 airports surveyed reported a loss for the 2025 financial year.

Spitfire crash pilot identified as Perth resident

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June 25, 2026
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Malcolm Vivian was reportedly testing the kit-made Mk 26B Spitfire, VH-SFX (similar aircraft pictured), when it crashed at Malabaine, near Northam, on Wednesday morning. Australian Aviation understands the aircraft was Vivian’s second Spitfire.

Airlines raise red flags over departure tax hike

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June 25, 2026
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In a letter to Transport Minister Catherine King, the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia, alongside the International Air Transport Association, and Airlines for Australia and New Zealand, expressed concerns about the $10 increase flagged in…