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Qantas investigates after dramatic NZ diversion
Flight QF122 from Queenstown to Sydney on Saturday, operated by VH-VZQ (similar aircraft pictured), landed safely in Christchurch after passengers reportedly heard loud bangs and saw flames from its left-hand engine. Engineers arrived in Christchurch on Sunday to inspect the aircraft.
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‘Quick answers’ not the aim in Sydney probe, says ATSB boss
In an open letter on the ATSB’s website, its chief commissioner Angus Mitchell discussed the recent high-profile “near-misses” in Sydney, noting that travellers, aviation workers and the broader community “all rightly expect Australia’s aviation system to operate safely and reliably”.
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Jet Zero wins approval for major Townsville SAF plant
The firm has completed a $30 million Qantas- and Airbus-backed funding round alongside securing the development approval for the landmark project, and has also won the support of global energy and manufacturing company Posco International as a strategic investor.
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RFDS to buy 6 King Air 260Cs to modernise Queensland fleet
Set to arrive over four years from 2028, the new aircraft – replacing the existing King Air 200 fleet – will be fitted out with a bespoke Aeromedical Mission System (AMS) from Sunshine Coast-based company HeliMods.
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New Melbourne Airport transport zones to open next month
Opening on 6 October, the free drop-off zone on level 3 of the T123 transport hub will provide “significantly more space” than the current departures ramp, which is prone to congestion, while the free level 2 pick-up zone will offer around 100 undercover parking spaces close to toilets.
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Newcastle Airport booms with record annual traffic
The airport, which cut the ribbon on its expanded terminal last year, saw a record 1,300,775 passengers in FY26 – its first time surpassing 1.3 million, and a 10 per cent increase on the previous year. It comes after Newcastle won Airport of the Year at the 2026 Australian Aviation Awards.
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Rex Saab in aborted take-off had engine damage, says ATSB
VH-ZPN was preparing to depart for Broken Hill on 8 October 2025 with two flight crew, one cabin crew, and 23 passengers on board when its left engine failed during the take-off roll. As it was before the V1 decision speed, the pilots opted to abort the take-off and taxied off the runway.
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Gold Coast Airport earns accessibility accreditation
The airport joins Perth as one of the only two Australian airports to receive accreditation under the Airport Council International’s (ACI) Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation Program, which helps recognise and facilitate efforts to improve accessibility for disabled passengers.
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Virgin retains crown as Australia’s most trusted travel brand
The 2026 Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards saw the carrier retain its title with a strong “net trust score”, reflecting high levels of trust and low levels of distrust in public surveys.
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Queensland awards $3m grant for defence aviation MRO training
The Townsville Aviation Centre of Excellence (TACE) is billed as a “leading training facility for the next generation of defence aviation maintenance engineers” with simulation equipment such as Aircraft Maintenance Trainers and Virtual Maintenance Trainers, as well as other advanced system trainers.
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Qld awards $3m grant for defence aviation MRO training
The Townsville Aviation Centre of Excellence is billed as a “leading training facility for the next generation of defence aviation maintenance engineers” with simulation equipment such as aircraft maintenance trainers and virtual maintenance trainers, as well as other advanced system trainers.
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New funding round opens for remote airstrip upgrades
Up to $25 million in total is available under the funding round, covering up to 50 per cent of project costs for safety and accessibility upgrades or 100 per cent for eligible Indigenous-owned or operated airstrips, capped at $4 million.
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NT airports boss appointed CEO of Sunshine Coast Airport
Edmondstone, who announced he was leaving ADG last month, will replace outgoing Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Chris Mills from next year. As CEO of ADG, Edmondstone oversaw three Northern Territory airports at Darwin, Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
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RNZAF, Australian Defence Force endorse shared space vision
The statement highlighted the growing importance of space to modern military operations, underpinning communications, navigation, intelligence, surveillance and command and control.
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Issue #402: Paint It Black
Taking the control column Ladies and gentlemen, this is your (new) captain speaking! It gives me great pleasure to officially welcome you to this issue of Australian Aviation from the pilot’s seat. It’s been a year since the incorrigible Adam Thorn left us, but we’ve all taken care to make sure this venerable publication keeps
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RAAF Globemaster brings aid to stricken Nepal
The C-17A Globemaster III departed RAAF Base Amberley on Tuesday, carrying humanitarian aid to the mountainous nation which was recently struck by devastating flooding and mudslides.
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Video Podcast: See you late-y, A380
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David bid a fond early farewell to the Qantas A380 fleet as the superjumbos get ready to fly off into the sunset.
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Cathay brings refreshed business class suites to Perth
Starting 26 October, the carrier will operate its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs on selected CX171 and CX140 services between Perth and Hong Kong until 27 March next year. It comes amid celebrations of Cathay’s 80th anniversary this year.
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Qantas to double Palau flights over holiday peak
The “Palau Paradise Express” service, which Qantas began operating in 2024, will increase to two weekly flights from Brisbane starting in December. The route has carried more than 15,400 passengers since its launch, quadrupling pre-COVID traffic to Palau from Australia and Oceania.
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First passenger jet lands at WSI as trials ramp up
VH-A5C landed in Western Sydney shortly after 9:15am following a test flight from Melbourne, marking another significant milestone for the new airport ahead of its full opening next month. Jetstar will operate the inaugural flight from WSI to the Gold Coast on 25 October.
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Qantas and Condor launch new loyalty partnership
The partnership will see Qantas Frequent Flyer members able to redeem their Qantas Points on Condor’s network of more than 70 destinations in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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Jetstar to ramp up Hobart flights from Newcastle
The seasonal service, which recommences on 27 October and runs three times per week until 24 April 2027, will increase by 6,000 seats to 28,000, up 27 per cent on its inaugural season.
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Qantas ground workers overwhelmingly back strikes
More than 600 workers at Qantas Ground Services could down tools in coming weeks after 97 per cent approved a protected action ballot order filed by the Transport Workers’ Union earlier in August, saying pay, safety and conditions have dropped to “rock-bottom levels”.
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WA awards grant for drone detection research
The project is investigating how low-cost optical sensor networks can detect and track drones, and aims to reduce potential aerial threats to Australia’s Defence personnel, infrastructure and critical assets.
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Philippine Airlines to fly daily to Melbourne over year-end peak
The Philippines flag carrier will increase from five to seven flights per week with its A330-300 fleet starting 19 November, arriving in Melbourne at 7:30am and departing at 9:20am.
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Australia passes 65 million domestic passengers in 2025–26
A total of 65.32 million passengers travelled on Australian domestic commercial flights, including charter operations, in the 12 months to the end of June 2026, up 2.4 per cent on the previous year.
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Moree police drone trial extended for 2 years
Launched in February, the POLAIR Remote program has seen two drones, operated from Bankstown Airport, participate in aerial surveillance in an effort to improve police response times. This is the first time Australian police have used drones in this way.
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Exclusive: ‘I take accountability’ for my mistakes, says Joyce
Speaking exclusively to the Australian Aviation Podcast following the release of his memoir, Joyce apologised for his missteps as head of Qantas, but said he believes the Flying Kangaroo is in a strong position thanks to the decisions he and his leadership team got right.
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Video Podcast: Alan Joyce tells all
On this special episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast, Alan Joyce speaks exclusively to Jake Nelson in a no-holds-barred interview on the big decisions, the accomplishments, and the controversies of his time as CEO of Qantas Group, and what he feels his legacy will be.
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