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Jetstar cuts back ex-Bonza route to peak periods

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July 20, 2026
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Sunshine Coast-Cairns was picked up by Jetstar in December 2024 and currently flies three times per week, but will not run between late October and early December. It comes as Jetstar drops its “unviable” route between the Sunshine Coast and Auckland f…

Western Sydney Airport hits 100 days to take-off

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July 17, 2026
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Jetstar will launch the first services on 25 October, followed by Air New Zealand the next day and Singapore Airlines on 23 November, with QantasLink to begin Embraer E190 services in March. An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland will be the first int…

Podcast: The future of pilot training, with UNSW

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July 17, 2026
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In this special Australian Aviation Podcast, UNSW and the Honourable Company of Air Pilots present a thought-provoking panel discussion on the evolution of pilot training and how industry, regulators, and academia can collaborate to deliver the best po…

Fokker Fellowship tail marks Brisbane’s new planespotting site

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July 17, 2026
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Opening on Sunday 19 July, Fellowship Place – featuring the tail of a retired Fokker F28 Fellowship aircraft donated by Aviation Australia – offers a closer and less obstructed view of aircraft movements, as well as an elevated viewing platform, shaded…

Winners revealed for the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026

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July 16, 2026
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Australia’s defence sector gathered in Canberra to celebrate excellence across industry, academia and innovation, with University of New South Wales researcher Oleksandra Molloy taking home the 2026 Excellence Award at the eighth annual Australian Defe…

Winners revealed for the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026

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July 16, 2026
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TWU launches fresh airport protests against Swissport

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July 16, 2026
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The TWU has accused Qantas, and its ground handling partner Swissport, of “Joyce-era tactics” and “dangerously low standards” in pay, conditions, and safety. Members picketed at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth Airports on Thursday.

TWU launches fresh airport protests against Swissport

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July 16, 2026
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Investigation finds no evidence of negligence in Qantas hack

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July 16, 2026
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In its report, the OAIC found that the Flying Kangaroo had not failed to take reasonable steps to protect its customers’ data, and that its response afterwards had reduced the impact.

Allied nations touch down in Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black

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July 16, 2026
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Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH Golden Eagles arrived at RAAF Base Darwin last week, followed by Thai F-16B fighters, Korean fighters and tankers, and a number of aircraft from Singapore. It comes ahead of the exercise’s commencement early next…