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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 …

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…

Jetstar reshuffles trans-Tasman services as costs bite

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June 25, 2026
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Sunshine Coast to Auckland and Cairns to Christchurch will be put on ice indefinitely from 24 October, as the routes are no longer commercially viable and operating costs have increased. The low-cost carrier will, however, resume Sydney–Christchurch fr…

Adelaide Airport launches next phase of new freight precinct

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June 25, 2026
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The $250 million project, located adjacent the runway and key road freight networks for quick runway-to-road access, will include purpose-built facilities for partners such as Menzies Aviation, Airway and dnata, building on existing tenancies like FedE…

NJE continues fleet growth with 13th Q400

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June 24, 2026
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VH-8QE has arrived in Australia and will join the FIFO carrier’s base in Perth, with an expected start to commercial operations on 29 June.

Video Podcast: Here comes the (Project) Sun(rise)

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June 24, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David prepare to step inside the A350-1000ULR and fly halfway around the world as Project Sunrise finally starts to firm up.