The longest haul: NASA’s balloons fly for 100 days

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.

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.

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