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McKenzie retains shadow transport and infrastructure portfolio

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May 29, 2025
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Senator McKenzie, who was a critic of the Labor government’s aviation policy and pushed for EU-style “pay-on-delay” laws during the government’s first term, has signalled a continued focus on aviation in her second stint as the opposition’s transport s…

Winners revealed for the Australian Space Awards 2025

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May 29, 2025
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The sixth annual Australian Space Awards was held Wednesday, 28 May at Ilumina in Sydney in the presence of Australia’s space community.

SpaceX’s Starship flight 9 breaks apart

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May 28, 2025
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The flight, which lifted off on Wednesday morning Australian time, successfully reached space unlike the explosions of both the seventh and eighth test flights shortly after liftoff earlier this year, following hardware adjustments by SpaceX prior to t…

Podcast: A life-changing solo flight

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May 28, 2025
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Professor Andrew Kornberg speaks with the Australian Aviation Podcast about his upcoming solo flight to raise money for children with rare and complex neurological conditions.

TWU to push for multi-employer bargaining in aviation

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May 28, 2025
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As reported in The Australian, the national council of the TWU has resolved to work to secure a multi-employer agreement for ground crew, and to explore similar arrangements in other sectors. The news follows protest action by the TWU against working c…

ADF gives aerial support to Pacific anti-illegal-fishing operations

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May 28, 2025
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A C-27J Spartan aircraft and aircrew from No. 35 Squadron were deployed to conduct extensive aerial surveillance patrols, tasked with detecting and deterring illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing threats in the region.

Jetstar to use larger A321neos on Melbourne-Townsville

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May 28, 2025
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The low-cost carrier is upgauging from A320s to A321neo LRs on the route between June and October this year, which will add a total of 4,500 extra seats over the entire season. Melbourne is Townsville’s third busiest destination, with 90 per cent of se…

Qantas flight attendant flew with concussion after in-flight injury

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May 27, 2025
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The crew member was on flight QF520 from Sydney to Brisbane aboard the 737-800 VH‑VYK when it encountered turbulence on descent. Three cabin crew were unrestrained shortly after the seatbelt sign was lit up, with one suffering a broken ankle; the third…

Take AUKUS into space, says Morrison

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May 27, 2025
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Speaking at the Australian Space Summit & Exhibition, the former Prime Minister urged Australia to develop a stronger space capability that would be interoperable with systems from the US, UK and Japan.

Runway works underway to boost capacity in Kununurra

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May 26, 2025
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The runway will be lengthened to allow larger aircraft, including Virgin Australia’s existing 737-800 service to Perth, to operate at full capacity. Currently, the 737 is limited to 146 passengers during the wet season and 158 during the dry season.