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Matt Hall is one of Australia’s best-known aerobatic performers and now teaches others how to think like a fighter pilot. Here, he talks to Jake Nelson at Avalon about his death-defying career.

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s Professor Andrew Kornberg is taking off on an odyssey around Australia to save children’s lives.

As passenger numbers at Australia’s airports are tipped to surge over the next few years, the four major gateways – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth – are investing heavily in new and upgraded infrastructure.

More than 40 aircraft are scheduled to take part in the 2025 Outback Air Race, a 3,800-kilometre time trial across Australia aimed at raising funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Boeing’s evolution of the F/A-18 Hornet into the Super Hornet breathed new life into the aircraft. Now, the F-35 looks set for its own reimagining.

Aviation’s mantra of expecting the unexpected should be celebrated, writes Adam Thorn.

Australia must learn from Ukraine or be at the mercy of the rising costs of aircraft and equipment, says Michael Shoebridge of Strategic Analysis Australia.

US Correspondent Hannah Dowling on why declining travel figures are sending American air traffic controllers to Australia.

Our habit of burying retired military equipment wastes potential assets amid rising global security uncertainty, says Robert Dougherty.

Airlines should be made to cough up if delays and cancellations leave customers out of pocket, argues Jake Nelson.