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Aerospace firm promises $1m to get Aussie astronaut to space

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March 18, 2026
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The funding commitment will take effect if the Australian government agrees to back the mission, which would see Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg become the first astronaut to fly under the Australian flag after training with the European …

Regional airports losing average of $200k per year, report finds

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March 18, 2026
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In its Regional Airports Financial Sustainability Survey 2026, conducted alongside Regional Capitals Australia, the Australian Airports Association found losses from “around $100,000 into the millions”, with 23 airports forced to defer capital upgrades…

SriLankan Airlines to boost Melbourne-Colombo capacity

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March 17, 2026
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The carrier, which currently flies daily between the Victorian and Sri Lankan hubs, will add extra A330-300 flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, increasing seats by more than 92,000 per year. It comes as Melbourne marks its busiest February on r…

AirAsia warns of customer service scam

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March 17, 2026
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AirAsia – Malaysia’s largest carrier – said that travellers should “avoid contacting customer service numbers found on unverified sources” and be wary of any links circulated via WhatsApp or other messaging services.

British Airways to bring back Melbourne flights next year

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March 17, 2026
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The UK flag carrier will fly daily between Melbourne and London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur on its four-class 787-9 Dreamliners starting on 11 January. The airline’s only current Australian destination is Sydney, which it flies daily via Singapore.

Australia’s jet fuel supply secure for now, says Transport Minister

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March 17, 2026
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Speaking to ABC Radio National, Transport Minister Catherine King said she had “heard reports” that China had told its oil refineries to halt exports, but that Qantas and Virgin were in a position to handle at least any short-term disruptions.

RAAF joins major Indo-Pacific sub hunting exercise in Guam

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March 17, 2026
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The deployment sees a No. 12 Squadron RAAF Boeing P-8A Poseidon operating from Andersen Air Force Base as part of Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States Navy-led training activity focused on high-end submarine detection and tracking.

Ancient artefacts returned to Mexico after ABF interception

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March 16, 2026
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The archaeological monuments; including a Aztec ceramic whistle, pair of green Olmec ear-shaped plaques and Zacatecas funerary bowl, were intercepted by Australian Border Force officers in 2023 while being illegally imported into the country from the U…

Nowra faces decision on UH-1B Iroquois or MH-60R Seahawk helicopter display

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March 16, 2026
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The New South Wales town of Nowra is facing a difficult choice between a UH-1B Iroquois Helicopter or Seahawk Helicopter MH-60R as the community considers a rightful replacement for its long-term aviation display.

Nominations closing soon to enter the Australian Space Awards 2026

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March 16, 2026
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Hosted by Space Connect, the awards celebrate the companies, institutions and individuals driving the rapid growth of Australia’s space industry. With submissions already flowing in, organisers are encouraging professionals across the sector to submit …