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Video Podcast: Iran war turns our skies upside-down

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April 29, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David try to make head or tail of the unexpectedly topsy-turvy outcomes of the Middle East crisis on our aviation sector, and examine how the world’s airspace is being reshaped – for now or for good….

ATSB praises ‘decisive’ flight crew in Qantas engine failure incident

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April 29, 2026
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Flight QF520 to Brisbane on 8 November 2024, operated by VH-VYH, was forced to return to Sydney after a loud bang was heard from the right engine during the take-off roll. According to investigators, the failure occurred after the aircraft had already …

Danish counter-drone firm wins $9.81m Defence contract

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April 29, 2026
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The deal follows an extensive evaluation program by the ADF and marks a significant step forward in deploying operational counter-small uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities across Defence.

NASA takes early delivery of next-gen flying laboratory

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April 29, 2026
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Delivered five weeks ahead of schedule in partnership with aviation services provider Yulista, the aircraft, a converted Boeing 777, will serve as NASA’s most capable airborne research platform to date. It is set to play a central role in supporting gl…

Rohde & Schwarz secures major US FAA contract

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April 29, 2026
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The firm has been selected to replace older analogue equipment at airports and air traffic control facilities in the US with its digital CERTIUM Voice Communication System (VCS) as part of the FAA’s Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) initiat…

Virgin to resume some Doha services from June

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April 28, 2026
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Starting 15 June, VA1-2 and VA7-8 flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Doha will resume following their earlier cancellation, though other services will remain cancelled for another three months. Virgin has said it is offering “flexibility” for guests …

Boeing, US Navy complete test flight of MQ-25A Stingray aircraft

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April 28, 2026
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The aircraft successfully demonstrated autonomous taxi, take-off, flight, landing, and response to commands from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 Ground Control Station during the two-hour flight.

Sydney Airport marks record international traffic despite Iran war

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April 28, 2026
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Australia’s largest gateway saw 4.57 million international passengers in the three months to 31 March, up 5.8 per cent on the first quarter of 2025, with total passengers up 3.6 per cent year-on-year to 10.78 million, while domestic increased 2.1 per c…

Air New Zealand commemorates Anzac Day with dawn flight

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April 27, 2026
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In partnership with Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, flight NZ101 from Auckland to Sydney at 7am on Saturday honoured a serviceperson on every seat, with the Last Post being played at the boarding gate prior to departure.

Nova Systems marks a decade of support to ADF Pilot Training System

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April 27, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Australia delivers one of the world’s most advanced and integrated military pilot training systems, built around the Pilatus PC‐21, widely regarded as the most sophisticated military training aircraft of its class.