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Air New Zealand set to refurbish its 777-300ER cabins

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July 15, 2026
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The cabin update, to begin next year, will see the seat total remain at 342, though two premium economy seats will be swapped for economy seats, while business class will be upgraded with Collins Aerospace seats similar to the product on the refitted D…

Video Podcast: A red card for the yellow card

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July 15, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and special guest host Hannah Dowling discuss the end of the paper Incoming Passenger Card era, and what it will mean for passengers, airports, and government agencies.

Avalon Airport and dnata to explore cargo opportunities

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July 15, 2026
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The agreement will see Avalon and dnata “explore opportunities for operational collaboration” on future cargo opportunities involving the airport’s freight infrastructure, including the $8 million facility opened last year.

Australian skydiving business to be sold across the ditch

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July 15, 2026
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The $65 million deal would see Experience Co maintain a minority stake in its Australian and New Zealand skydive and aviation businesses, which would merge with Inflite’s existing operations. Experience Co would keep a 32.5 per cent interest in the com…

International traffic boosts Perth Airport to record heights

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July 15, 2026
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The airport saw 18,387,992 passengers in the 2026 financial year, an increase of 5.2 per cent over 2025, with international passengers up 8.1 per cent to 5.55 million, regional passengers up 6.0 per cent to 6.6 million, and interstate passengers up 1.9…

Australia and Malaysia mark 45 years of Operation Gateway

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July 15, 2026
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Hosted at RMAF Base Butterworth in Malaysia, the deployment involved more than 75 personnel from No. 92 Wing and three Poseidon P-8A aircraft, as well as supporting elements from across the Air Force, including No. 19 Squadron at Butterworth.

Australia and Malaysia mark 45 years of Operation Gateway

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July 15, 2026
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First Western Sydney flights selling fast, says airport CEO

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July 14, 2026
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Speaking to media at the airport on Monday, WSI chief executive Simon Hickey said there will be “a great mix of carriers moving forward” at launch, with robust ticket sales and “very positive feedback” across all its airline partners.

Sea World Helicopters boss points finger at pilot over fatal crash

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July 14, 2026
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Brett Newman told a coronial inquest that helicopter pilot Ashley Jenkinson was distracted and under the influence of cocaine when his EC130 collided with another in mid-air on Main Beach minutes away from Surfers Paradise, killing four people includin…

Entries open for Australian AI Awards 2026

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July 14, 2026
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Now in its third year, the Australian AI Awards has become the country’s premier recognition program for excellence in artificial intelligence, celebrating the people, organisations and technologies shaping the future of one of Australia’s fastest-grow…