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‘A better deal’: Aviation consumer protections put to Parliament

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April 1, 2026
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Flagged in 2024’s Aviation White Paper, the package of bills introduces what Transport Minister Catherine King calls “a series of reforms to deliver a better deal for aviation consumers”, including an aviation ombudsperson and an Aviation Consumer Prot…

Video Podcast: Aviation’s clash of the titans

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April 1, 2026
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In this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David dissect the ACCC’s newest domestic airline competition report and once again ask who – if anyone – could break the duopoly’s stranglehold on Australia’s airspace.

Australia’s jet fuel reserves remain untouched, says minister

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April 1, 2026
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Speaking to ABC Radio National, Transport Minister Catherine King said Australia is still continuing to receive necessary imports for jet fuel. It comes as Australia maintains 30 days’ worth of supply, according to figures released by Energy Minister C…

Rheinmetall deal could see Ghost Bats exported to Germany

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April 1, 2026
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Under the agreement, Rheinmetall will act as the system integrator for the platform in Germany. The company will oversee its integration into current and future Bundeswehr command and weapons systems, while also adapting the aircraft to meet national r…

Tech firm’s new ‘AI plane’ generates plenty of hype

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April 1, 2026
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DeepSoar’s AI.roplane, which features a unique wing-mounted tail design and a variable number of seats, windows, flaps, ailerons, wheels, and engines, is designed and manufactured completely by generative AI and will be piloted by the company’s in-hous…

Union slams proposed sale of aviation firefighting facilities

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March 31, 2026
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The United Firefighters Union of Australia – Aviation Branch (UFUAV) said the sale and leaseback proposal would “effectively privatise” Australia’s aviation rescue firefighting (ARFF) service, a charge which provider Airservices Australia rejects.

Qantas seeks unlimited Canada seats as open skies begin

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March 31, 2026
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The Flying Kangaroo, which currently flies daily to Vancouver, is seeking “unrestricted passenger capacity on the Canada route for a period of 99 years” for itself, its subsidiaries including Jetstar, and codeshare flights with partners American Airlin…

Defence manufacturers sign deal on rockets for ADF Apaches

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March 31, 2026
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The potential supply of these rockets to the Australian Army would build upon current ADF 70mm rocket supply arrangements through Foreign Military Sales.

Air Niugini A220s land in Sydney as Qantas takes off for PNG

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March 30, 2026
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The PNG flag carrier’s first A220, P2-PGA, landed in Sydney as flight PX1 from Port Moresby at 6pm on Sunday, replacing the 737-800s and 767-300s that formerly operated the service. It is the second international route for Air Niugini’s A220s, with Por…

DroneShield officially opens European HQ

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March 30, 2026
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The establishment of the European headquarters is considered a significant step in the company’s long‑term commitment to Europe as a fast‑growing EU and NATO-aligned market.