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US Air Force taps Anduril, General Atomics for loyal wingman fleet

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June 18, 2026
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The contracts will see General Atomics produce the YFQ-42A and Anduril manufacture the YFQ-44A, creating the first operational fleet of autonomous combat aircraft designed to fly alongside crewed fighters as part of a next-generation “human-machine tea…

US Air Force taps Anduril, General Atomics for loyal wingman fleet

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June 18, 2026
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Kiwi spaceplane firm secures almost $40m in funding

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June 18, 2026
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The Series B capital raise, led by existing and new investors, comes as the New Zealand-founded aerospace company accelerates development of its Aurora spaceplane and expands its growing satellite propulsion business.

Kiwi spaceplane firm secures almost $40m in funding

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June 18, 2026
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And the winner is London: Project Sunrise to launch October 2027

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June 18, 2026
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Qantas Group CEO Vanessa Hudson revealed the news at Airbus’ factory in Toulouse, alongside the livery of the Flying Kangaroo’s first A350-1000ULR, VH-OJA, which will be dubbed “Vega”. Sydney-London will be followed by Sydney-New York, with London serv…

And the winner is London: Project Sunrise to launch October 2027

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June 18, 2026
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Pay bump for Jetstar pilots as new deal approved

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June 17, 2026
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Pilots will receive a three per cent wage increase per year for the next four years after 56.48 per cent of those who voted supported the deal, which also includes rostering improvements and new part-time arrangements. It will cover around 1,250 pilots…

Video Podcast: Western Sydney Airport spools up its engines

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June 17, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David arm doors and cross-check as Western Sydney Airport finally begins taxiing out and prepares for its take-off roll.

Defence hails completion of C-130J Hercules upgrades

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June 17, 2026
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The completion of the AIR5440 program, dubbed “an important milestone in the delivery of a complex air mobility capability upgrade achieved through strong defence industry collaboration”, was marked with an event at RAAF Base Richmond this month.

Regional airports invited to apply for $15m government fund

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June 17, 2026
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As part of Round 5 of the Regional Airports Program, airports can apply for funding for essential works between $20,000 and $5 million, with eligible works able to receive up to 50 per cent of the costs as a grant.