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Plans unveiled for ‘Ryanair-style’ airline at Western Sydney Airport

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May 15, 2026
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Zinc Airlines, a project by Peter Kelly, who ran both Ansett’s Golden Wing Club and Qantas Frequent Flyer and helped establish Jetstar before moving into aviation consulting, is seeking to raise $200 million for what is described as a business model pa…

Fuel costs kill AirAsia’s Bali flights from Melbourne and Adelaide

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May 15, 2026
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Services from both Melbourne and Adelaide to Bali will be axed from 18 June, with Captain Achmad Sadikin Abdurachman, general manager of Indonesia AirAsia, saying the decision was “not made lightly, but the current operating environment has made these …

Qantas scores runner-up for world’s most punctual airline in April

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May 15, 2026
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The Flying Kangaroo topped the table in the Southwest Pacific, behind only SAS Scandinavian Airlines in the global stakes, with 87.77 per cent of flights arriving on time last month and 1.75 per cent cancelled. The carrier had placed third globally in …

RAAF opens Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at Edinburgh

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May 15, 2026
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The first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, the Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility will become a regional hub for the maintenance and sustainment of aircraft for the Australian Defence Force and that of our partners.

Aero clubs wary of annual aircraft registration plan

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May 15, 2026
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The Budget this month pledged $66.5 million over four years from 2026–27 to “support [CASA] to continue its critical safety and regulatory functions”, and noted that “annual VH aircraft registrations [will] be introduced to improve regulatory complianc…

French rail freight market marking time but combined transport buoyant

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May 14, 2026
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The economic slowdown in Europe and the disruption caused by geopolitical crises means France’s rail freight players have been largely marking time since the start…

Virgin looks to slash check-in time in major overhaul

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May 14, 2026
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The airline says it will cut check-in time by up to 50 per cent with the upgrades, which include changing its airport check-in kiosks to bag tag printers and encouraging guests to check in online or via the Virgin Australia app.

Entries close Friday for Australian Aviation Awards 2026

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May 14, 2026
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Don’t miss your opportunity to be acknowledged as a leader in Australian aviation. Whether you’re entering yourself or nominating a standout colleague or business, make sure your submission is in before the deadline.

Pip Spence reappointed as CASA CEO

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May 14, 2026
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Spence, who has held the position for five years, will be joined by Greg Hughes as a new appointment to the board of the aviation safety regulator. It comes as the Federal Government pledges more than $65 million to CASA over the next four years.

Royal Australian Navy signs deal for VTOL drones

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May 14, 2026
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Under the contract, PteroDynamics will deliver P4 Transwing UAS aircraft, plus training and support, with the option for RAN to purchase larger P5 Transwing UAS systems for delivery starting in 2027.