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Brisbane Airport opens new international security lanes

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December 18, 2025
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Passengers began using the new level four screening point on Wednesday, which features eight lanes equipped with Rapiscan CT (Computed Tomography) screening technology. A temporary pathway is in use from the screening point to passport control on level…

Finnair to launch first Australian service in 2026

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December 18, 2025
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The Finnish carrier will operate the new Melbourne route using its A350 fleet, which features business, premium economy, and economy seating. Flights will commence on 26 October subject to government approvals, with passengers able to book to Bangkok o…

Finnair to launch first Australian service in 2026

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December 18, 2025
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Finnair to launch first Australian service in 2026

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December 18, 2025
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Airlines gear up for massive holiday peak

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December 17, 2025
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Between them, the major Australian airlines are expecting to fly more than 13 million passengers over the Christmas holidays, while November saw the strongest monthly year-on-year growth for Australian aviation in 2025, with load factors reaching 85 pe…

Video Podcast: The highs and lows of 2025

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December 17, 2025
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On the final regular Australian Aviation Podcast for this year, Jake and David reflect on what 2025 brought and what 2026 is set to bring – and wish you all the best for the holiday season.

Karratha Airport makes pitch for international services

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December 17, 2025
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The airport, more than 1,500km north of Perth, is seeking to become the only regional gateway in Western Australia to host international routes to destinations such as Singapore and Bali, with previous services to Broome and Port Hedland having been axed.

‘A deafening bang tore through the cockpit’

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December 17, 2025
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In this extract from her book, Michelle Huntington tells the harrowing tale of her close encounter with a mid-air lightning strike – and how her training brought her home safely. Lightning is loud when it hits your aircraft, but the real noise comes af…

Long-haul, low cost, high aspirations

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December 17, 2025
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Since its first long-haul international flight from Kuala Lumpur to the Gold Coast in 2007, AirAsia X – a subsidiary of the larger AirAsia Group – has become one of the staple carriers of the Asia-Pacific region. At this year’s Australian Aviation Summ…

Issue #399: The Sky Is the Limit For Aviation’s Next Gen

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December 17, 2025
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As we welcome the Summer 2025 issue of Australian Aviation, we also find ourselves reflecting on a major transition in the life of this publication. After nearly a decade steering the masthead, our outgoing editor, Adam Thorn, has wrapped up his tenure…