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Criminal syndicate sentenced for attempted drug importation black flight into Australia

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July 23, 2026
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The men were arrested in July 2020 and sentenced to a combined 54 years jail, after an investigation into a black flight by the Queensland Joint Organised Crime Taskforce working closely with Victoria Police and the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.

Qantas wins domestic on-time stakes in 2025-26

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July 22, 2026
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The Flying Kangaroo saw more than 81 per cent of its domestic and regional flights depart on time over the 12 months to June, according to official government data. This represents its best result in seven years not counting COVID, and around 3.5 perce…

Video Podcast: Qantas in the clear

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July 22, 2026
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David unpack the official verdict on the Qantas data breach from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and ask if the national carrier really deserves all the flak it gets.

Deputy PM Marles tours completed Defence UAS facility in Jervis Bay

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July 22, 2026
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Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles spoke about the recently released 2026 National Defence Strategy and the government’s investment in autonomous and uncrewed capabilities to enhance Australia’s defence readiness and resilience.

Altura Airlines launches as Indigenous-owned charter operator

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July 22, 2026
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Founded by Wonnarua woman Dr Amanda Healy and co-owned by Maroomba Airlines’ Michael Evans and Phil Garcia, Altura Airlines will draw on Maroomba’s existing fleet of Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300 and Dash 8-400 aircraft, with plans for an A320 in operation un…

ARENA invests $32m into major sustainable fuel project

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July 22, 2026
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The funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will go towards low-carbon liquid fuels company HAMR Energy’s $92 million project to convert waste products like sawdust and woodchips into methanol, which will then be processed into sust…

RAAF Poseidons join massive maritime exercise

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July 21, 2026
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92 Wing’s Poseidons, supported by 11 and 12 Squadrons, are taking part in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, based out of Hawaii. This is the 30th iteration of the exercise, and Australia has participated in every one since its inception.

Rivals Boeing and Airbus unite at Australian Aviation Summit

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July 21, 2026
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Boeing and Airbus will put rivalry aside for the closing session of the 2026 Australian Aviation Summit, arguing decarbonisation, workforce shortages and supply chain pressures now demand industry-wide cooperation.

Qantas long-haul pilots to vote on industrial action

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July 21, 2026
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The Australian and International Pilots’ Association has filed a protected action ballot order, with pilots set to vote between 27 July and 3 August. Potential actions include bans on work duties outside stipulated duty hours, delays to sign-on times, …

Australian airlines defy Iran chaos for FY26 growth

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July 20, 2026
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In its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for June 2026, Airservices Australia found that total network passenger flights were up 1.5 per cent and volumes up 2.7 per cent over FY25, with industry performance and Airservices’ own performance al…