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Exclusive: Virgin ground staff to vote on industrial action
According to the Australian Services Union, the Virgin staff it represents will lodge their vote this week, as they continue to battle over new pay and working conditions with the airline.
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Delivering electronic warfare systems for F-35 stealth fighters
Defence prime BAE Systems has received a contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver high-performance electronic warfare systems for F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, designed to give them unmatched situational awareness and self-protection on the battlefield.
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ATSB reveals cause of near-miss between freight plane and car in Mackay
A dodgy aircraft radio and insufficient visual inspection by an airport driver contributed to a runway incursion and near collision between a plane and a car at Mackay Airport in November, the ATSB has found.
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Lockheed Martin Australia unveils Black Hawk trainee program
The new four-year apprentice program combines formal theory learning with hands-on practical experience and is backed by a $1.3 million investment from Army.
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Podcast: Young engineers design, build and fly
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Defence Connect’s Robert Dougherty speaks with RMIT University’s Viviene Beins and Marcus Serong at ICAS 2026 in Sydney on what the Australian aerospace and defence industry can do to attract and retain the next generation of engineers.
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Innovaero and Shield AI partner to boost ADF strike capabilities
Penned at Land Forces 2026, the MoU will see the two companies partner up to integrate Shield AI’s Hivemind mission autonomy software into Innovaero’s Australian-designed One-Way Loitering suite of autonomous precision munitions.
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Australia joins investigation into attempted flydubai hijack
The co-pilot of flight FZ103, who last week allegedly stabbed the captain mid-flight in an attempt to gain control of the aircraft before being disarmed by passengers, appeared to have spent several years studying in Melbourne nearly 10 years ago.
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AI-driven Arkeus radar to enter service with Australian Army
Arkeus has revealed that its Warden Hyperspectral Optical Radar, dubbed Warden, will enter service with the Australian Army to provide comprehensive wide-area domain awareness for the Army’s Integrator UAS as a part of the Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Program.
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Sydney Airport signs as Rugby World Cup partner
The partnership will see Sydney Airport transform its T1 International forecourt and give passengers the opportunity to engage with players, take part in activities, and win tickets to games.
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When a Vehicle Is Left Behind: Managing Abandoned Vehicles at Airports.
Airports are complex environments where every square metre of space matters. Among the many operational challenges airport teams manage is one that receives relatively little attention — abandoned and unwanted vehicles. Vehicles left within airport precincts, particularly in terminal car parks, quickly become more than an inconvenience. Apart from occupying valuable parking spaces that could
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Pilot union calls for mental health reform after flydubai incident
AIPA, the major union representing the Qantas Group pilot cohorts, stated that while a similar incident is unlikely to occur in Australia for several reasons, it highlights the importance of a balanced approach to pilot mental health and wellbeing.
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2027 RAAF Air Show bound for Perth
Scheduled for Sunday, 12 September 2027, the 2027 RAAF Air Show will take place at Langley Park in the Perth CBD, with static displays of aircraft and military equipment, as well as RAAF personnel on hand to answer questions.
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Qantas signs as airline partner for Avalon Airshow
Organised by the AMDA Foundation, Avalon Airshow is by far Australia’s largest air show and aerospace trade event and is run in collaboration with the Royal Australian Air Force and Victorian state government. Earlier this year, the 2027 event dates were firmed up, with Avalon due to take off from 23–28 February 2027.
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Aussies confirmed safe after flydubai hijack attempt
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that “at least” two Australians were on board flydubai flight FZ103 during an attempted hijacking incident and emergency landing on Wednesday, 30 September.
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V-BAT 5.3 drones undertake operational flights in Australia
Toll Uncrewed Systems head Wayne Condon confirmed the arrival of the aircraft in September under a key milestone for the company and partner Shield AI.
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RotorTech moves up north for 2028 event
The expo, to be hosted at the Cairns Convention Centre, will open for exhibition and sponsorship opportunities next year. It follows a successful show in 2026, with 125 exhibiting companies attending the Gold Coast event in May.
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Auckland Airport crosses halfway mark on terminal upgrades
The NZ$3.9 billion overhaul, which will see a new domestic terminal linked directly to the existing international terminal, began in 2024 and is slated for completion in 2028. It will replace the old domestic terminal, much of which dates from the 1960s and '70s.
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AMP chair steps up to head Adelaide Airport board
Mike Hirst, a board member of Adelaide Airport since 2023, will take over from Chapman in late November, bringing “more than 40 years of experience in board and senior executive leadership roles within retail banking, treasury, funds management and financial markets”.
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Airport staff turn up heat on Jetstar with fresh industrial action
Starting Friday, 2 October, Australian Services Union members working for Jetstar at major airports will stop carrying out “a range of non-essential duties”, including routine passenger announcements and calls, and disruption and cancellation management tasks, over the weekend.
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No concrete date yet for Melbourne Airport train station
Speaking to media this week at the announcement of preliminary works on the second stage to Keilor East, Federal Transport Minister Catherine King said there have been “complexities that had to be worked through” with regard to building at the airport.
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Melbourne-style shuttle bus to launch at WSI
The express “Super Shuttle WSI” electric bus service will link the new airport with Parramatta, Sydney CBD, and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, similarly to Melbourne Airport’s “SkyBus” service. Tickets will be available at kiosks in and around the WSI terminal.
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Ukraine says ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to Australia’s retiring Tigers
Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia and New Zealand Vasyl Myroshnychenko confirmed to Australian Aviation sister brand Defence Connect that Ukraine had withdrawn its request for the Tiger helicopters earlier this year.
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Melbourne Airport rail link gears up for second stage
Site investigations, procurement and development works on the section, which will include the rail line to the new Keilor East station, will be underway shortly, with community engagement and early designs next year. Major construction will begin in 2028, with trains to run to the station in 2031.
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Video Podcast: Is Vietjet the next Tigerair?
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake, David and Hannah dig into the details of Vietjet’s first Australian aircraft and ask what the next moves might be for the potential challenger.
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Sydney ATC staffing under the microscope in ATSB probes
Preliminary reports have been released into the occurrences in July and August which saw aircraft on Sydney’s runways and taxiways come into close proximity, as well as a statistical report into ground-based aircraft conflicts at Australia’s five busiest airports between 2016 and 2026.
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Fur North Queensland: Virgin brings pets in cabins to Cairns
The offering, launched last year, will be extended to Cairns services starting 26 October, adding to existing pet-friendly services in Melbourne, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.
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Boeing to produce F/A-XX aircraft for US Navy
Boeing said the fighter will revolutionise advancements in open mission systems architecture, advanced mission systems and operational reach and capacity. F/A-XX is intended to replace the service’s fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornets, according to Boeing in an investor statement released earlier today.
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Virgin’s last 737 MAX 8 lands in Australia
VH-8VK “Woolamai Beach” arrived in Brisbane just after 1:20pm on Tuesday following its ferry flight from Melbourne, Florida via Ontario, California and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The aircraft is Virgin’s 26th 737 MAX 8, and the twelfth to arrive this year.
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Etihad to fly double daily to Sydney
The Gulf-carrier revealed it will increase to twice-daily flights on all weekdays, raising capacity from 10 flights per week to 14, with 5,000 seats on offer in each direction per week.
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Airlines question idea to send Sydney ATCs to WSI during curfew
Speaking to 2GB ahead of a Sydney Airport working group meeting on Monday, Stephen Beckett, CEO of Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ), said the proposal is being investigated as part of a “resilience plan” at Kingsford Smith.
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