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Avalon opens up new freight link to Saudi Arabia

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July 27, 2026
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The arrival of the 747-400 freighter 9H-AKJ at 10:45am on Saturday marked Avalon as the first airport in Australia to receive freight under the Australia Saudi Logistics Alliance arrangement, signed on 9 June, opening up a direct cargo corridor with th…

Navy’s dedicated drone squadron marks first Integrator flight

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July 27, 2026
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Already in service with the Army’s 20th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, the Integrator uncrewed aerial system (UAS) is the fourth platform operated by the Navy’s dedicated UAS squadron since its commissioning in 2018.

Boeing teases Meteor missile capability for MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft

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July 24, 2026
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New questions have been raised about the combat capabilities of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft after it was shown accompanied by a Meteor air-to-air missile.

Indonesian T-50i Golden Eagle combat aircraft debut at Exercise Pitch Black

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July 23, 2026
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Indonesian Air Force T-50i Golden Eagle light combat aircraft have been deployed to Exercise Pitch Black in the Northern Territory for the first time.

Sharp Airlines announces expansion of Launceston–King Island services

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July 23, 2026
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Sharp Airlines has announced an expansion of its direct Launceston–King Island services with non-stop flights now operating every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, departing Launceston at 7:00am and arriving on King Island at 8:00am.

Criminal syndicate sentenced for attempted drug importation black flight into Australia

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July 23, 2026
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The men were arrested in July 2020 and sentenced to a combined 54 years jail, after an investigation into a black flight by the Queensland Joint Organised Crime Taskforce working closely with Victoria Police and the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.

Qantas wins domestic on-time stakes in 2025-26

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July 22, 2026
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The Flying Kangaroo saw more than 81 per cent of its domestic and regional flights depart on time over the 12 months to June, according to official government data. This represents its best result in seven years not counting COVID, and around 3.5 perce…

Video Podcast: Qantas in the clear

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July 22, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David unpack the official verdict on the Qantas data breach from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and ask if the national carrier really deserves all the flak it gets.

Deputy PM Marles tours completed Defence UAS facility in Jervis Bay

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July 22, 2026
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Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles spoke about the recently released 2026 National Defence Strategy and the government’s investment in autonomous and uncrewed capabilities to enhance Australia’s defence readiness and resilience.

Altura Airlines launches as Indigenous-owned charter operator

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July 22, 2026
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Founded by Wonnarua woman Dr Amanda Healy and co-owned by Maroomba Airlines’ Michael Evans and Phil Garcia, Altura Airlines will draw on Maroomba’s existing fleet of Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300 and Dash 8-400 aircraft, with plans for an A320 in operation un…