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A320s fly again after software update sparked weekend of chaos

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December 1, 2025
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The update, pushed out by Airbus on Saturday after a recent incident involving a JetBlue A320, was required on 34 of Jetstar’s 85 A320/21 family aircraft, and caused significant delays and disruptions while the low-cost carrier rushed to implement it.

Jetstar takes off from Perth to Manila

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November 28, 2025
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Flight JQ81 took off from Perth Airport at around 10pm on Thursday night aboard the A321neo LR VH-OFU, landing in Manila at 4:30am. The low-cost carrier is now competing with Philippine Airlines on the route, with three services per week adding more th…

Virgin Australia partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT integration

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November 28, 2025
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The move is the latest step by the airline in its exploration of AI functionality, including a beta test of an AI trip planner and using AI-driven insights to “help forecast demand and deliver market-driven dynamic airfare pricing”.

Australian Space Summit & Exhibition announces 2026 return

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November 28, 2025
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Delivered by Space Connect with support of principal partner Space Centre Australia, the agenda is designed to interrogate the major policy decisions, capability challenges and commercial opportunities emerging across the sector.

SAF a better bet than hydrogen or electric aircraft, says Hudson

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November 27, 2025
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Speaking on a sustainability and decarbonisation panel at a Commonwealth Bank event on Wednesday, Vanessa Hudson said Qantas is focusing on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its push to reduce carbon emissions rather than on newer technologies.

Australia to hit record capacity as international growth continues

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November 27, 2025
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According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, Australia will see 12.2 million scheduled seats in December 2025, with 45 per cent of this coming from international capacity.

Alliance may revisit QantasLink wet-lease agreement

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November 27, 2025
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In his speech at the company’s AGM, Alliance Aviation Services chair James Jackson said the charter, FIFO and wet-lease operator has been looking “to review and seek to renegotiate a major ACMI [aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance] contract” due …

Podcast: Smashing the aviation data silos

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November 27, 2025
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On this podcast, Jake Nelson talks to Clint Cardozo and Carly Waddleton from OneReg on the perils of data silos in aviation, and how to streamline the regulatory compliance process.

NZ government loosens regulations on aerospace development

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November 27, 2025
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The NZ government says the new rules, to come into effect on 22 December, will make it easier for innovative aerospace solutions to be developed and tested without needing approval from the Civil Aviation Authority for each new iteration unless there a…

Adelaide Airport opens Australia’s first independent domestic lounge

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November 27, 2025
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Complementing its existing lounge in the international terminal, Plaza Premium Group’s new lounge in Adelaide’s domestic terminal opened this week. The company also operates international lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.