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Australia scores 7th straight win in drone racing tournament

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June 11, 2026
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Australia placed first in the racing section of the tournament, ahead of international teams from the United Kingdom, which came in second, and the USA in third. In addition, an Australian Army drone pilot achieved the fastest time at the drone racing …

Blimp and you’ll miss it? Airship startup seeks Australian backing

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June 11, 2026
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Flying Whales, which signed a deal with Mount Isa Council in 2024 to construct an airship base in the regional Queensland city, is looking to begin operations using its LCA60T helium airships as early as 2029, but wants minority government investment t…

Boeing reveals expanded MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat capabilities

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June 11, 2026
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As part of this expansion, Boeing revealed a technology roadmap that substantially increases the uncrewed aerial system’s range, payload flexibility and interoperability for the Royal Australian Air Force and allied customers.

Western Sydney Airport no ‘budget option’ for Qantas, says Hudson

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June 10, 2026
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Speaking to media at WSI on Wednesday, Hudson said that though leisure travel will likely make up the lion’s share of Qantas Group business from the airport especially through Jetstar, premium and business travel will also play an important role in its…

Virgin Australia rolls out ChatGPT flight search

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June 10, 2026
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In an Australian first, Virgin says its customers will be able to surface destinations based on budget or departure city; find best-value travel periods for different dates; compare cash fares or points-plus-pay; and find the lowest fares across multip…

Final speakers announced for Australian Space Summit & Exhibition 2026

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June 10, 2026
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The Australian Space Summit & Exhibition 2026 is shaping up as the most intellectually ambitious gathering in the event’s history, with organisers confirming a final wave of world-class speakers set to take the stage in Sydney on 17–18 June.

WSI opening date revealed as Jetstar to fly first passenger service

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June 10, 2026
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The first commercial passenger service, JQ362, will depart WSI for the Gold Coast at 11am on Sunday 25 October, with tickets on sale from 10 June. It will come after the airport first opens to freight next month, with the maiden Qantas Freight service …

Saudis sign deal for Australia cargo flights

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June 9, 2026
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The Australia Saudi Business Council has signed a memorandum of understanding to potentially bring Saudia Cargo freight operations to Toowoomba Wellcamp and Avalon airports, with new airline Riyadh Air also potentially on the cards for premium passenge…

Townsville Airport to see new public bus route

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June 9, 2026
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The new route 222 bus, operated by Kinetic, will run hourly between the airport and the city starting 29 June from 4am to 11pm, seven days per week excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday. Services will commence on 29 June.

Virgin to ditch Alliance Fokkers on pair of Brisbane routes

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June 9, 2026
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The carrier will transition to its own 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Brisbane–Newcastle and Brisbane–Rockhampton from early August, in a move that comes as it continues to take delivery of new aircraft in its fleet renewal program.