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Albury Airport opens $2.88m taxiway extension

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June 9, 2026
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The project, supported by $2.88 million from the Albanese government’s Albury Wodonga Regional Projects initiative, extends the western Taxiway Alpha as part of its broader infrastructure strategy to “support growing aviation demand and enable long-ter…

Virgin brings pet flights to Adelaide this month

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June 9, 2026
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Flight VA218 to Melbourne on 23 June will be the first Adelaide service to allow pets in the cabin, with tickets available to book for travel until 31 January 2027. Melbourne and the Gold Coast will initially be the only two destinations for pet-friend…

Iran war cuts projected global airline profits in half

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June 9, 2026
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According to IATA’s latest outlook, the sector is expected to see a combined total net profit of US$23.0 billion (AU$32.7 billion) this year, down from a projected US$41 billion, and around half of the US$45 billion it recorded in 2025.

Green gong for Newcastle Airport’s new terminal

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June 8, 2026
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The terminal, which opened in late 2025, was judged on “energy efficiency, operational performance, environmental impact reduction and sustainable building practices”, with GBCA CEO Davina Rooney calling the rating a “significant milestone”.

Qantas could buy 20 more A350s or Dreamliners, reports say

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June 5, 2026
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“Industry sources” cited by Reuters claimed that the Flying Kangaroo is in talks with Airbus and Boeing for more A350s or 787 Dreamliners, in addition to the 24 A350-1000s and 12 787s it currently has on order, though both Airbus and Boeing declined to…

Qantas could buy 20 more A350s or Dreamliners, reports say

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June 5, 2026
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Qantas could buy 20 more A350s or Dreamliners, reports say

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June 5, 2026
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Vale Geoffrey Thomas: Aviation journalist dies at 74

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June 5, 2026
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Thomas, who served as part-time airlines editor at Australian Aviation between 2005 and 2018 and went on to found Airlineratings.com, was also a prolific aviation commentator and wrote on the sector for outlets including The West Australian, Business N…

Vale Geoffrey Thomas: Aviation journalist dies at 74

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June 5, 2026
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Vale Geoffrey Thomas: Aviation journalist dies at 74

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June 5, 2026
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