<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Aviation - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Aviation news with just one click. Don’t miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-au</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:23:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Low cloud â€˜very likelyâ€™ cause of R44 crash: ATSB]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has handed down its final report into the crash of a Robinson R44 II single-engine helicopter, registration VH-TCF, which crashed on 13 March 2026 with a single pilot onboard.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-cloud-very-likely-cause-of-r44-crash-atsb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/low-cloud-very-likely-cause-of-r44-crash-atsb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army bids farewell to Tiger operations after 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two-seat Tiger attack helicopter fleet was originally expected to be retired from service in 2027-28; however, the Australian Defence Force's 2026 National Defence Strategy&nbsp;accelerated this timeline to late 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/army-bids-farewell-to-tiger-operations-after-22-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/army-bids-farewell-to-tiger-operations-after-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoush erupts over Cathay Pacificâ€™s exit from Cairns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor MP and Shadow Minister for Tourism Michael Healy, who served as Minister for Tourism under the former Miles Labor Government, this month said the decision by the carrier to pull out of Cairns &ldquo;deals a fresh setback to the Far North&rsquo;s tourism industry&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stoush-erupts-over-cathay-pacifics-exit-from-cairns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/stoush-erupts-over-cathay-pacifics-exit-from-cairns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAAF Poseidon deployed to monitor North Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mission forms part of Operation Argos, an ongoing commitment from Australia to help enforce the United Nations Security Council&rsquo;s sanctions on North Korean imports and exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-poseidon-deployed-to-monitor-north-korea/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-poseidon-deployed-to-monitor-north-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NJE liable for relocation expenses, FWC finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) notified the Fair Work Commission of a dispute with National Jet Express Pty Ltd (NJE) concerning a clause of its enterprise agreement that covered redeployment and expense obligations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nje-liable-for-relocation-expenses-fwc-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nje-liable-for-relocation-expenses-fwc-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probes continue into Australian F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns have been raised regarding the parts, reportedly including a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door, now being held in the possession of the People&rsquo;s Republic of China, the main pacing rival for the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/probes-continue-into-australian-f-35-parts-diverted-to-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/probes-continue-into-australian-f-35-parts-diverted-to-hong-kong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twin TWU strikes hit Sydney Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qantas ground staff and Certis security screening staff have both taken industrial action on Thursday, with QGS employees walking off the job for a full 24 hours and Certis staff staging a pair of two-hour walkouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/twin-twu-strikes-hit-sydney-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/twin-twu-strikes-hit-sydney-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive: Vietjet registers first aircraft in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[VH-T8A, msn 63879 &ndash; owned by Vietjet Aviation &ndash; has appeared on the CASA register as of 23 September, with a registered operator based in Melbourne under the name &ldquo;Cherrie Aviation&rdquo;. CASA data indicates that the aircraft is a 737 MAX 8 manufactured this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-vietjet-registers-first-aircraft-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/exclusive-vietjet-registers-first-aircraft-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar extends Sunshine Coast-Cairns service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formerly operated by Bonza, the route was&nbsp;picked up by Jetstar&nbsp;in December 2024 and currently flies three times per week. It had been slated to end for the season in March next year, but will now be extended to October, adding more than 34,000 seats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-extends-sunshine-coast-cairns-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-extends-sunshine-coast-cairns-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DroneShield announces official opening of Adelaide R&amp;D facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The facility is expected to further expand the company&rsquo;s Australian research and development footprint and reinforce its commitment to South Australia&rsquo;s rapidly growing defence and technology sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/droneshield-announces-official-opening-of-adelaide-rampd-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/droneshield-announces-official-opening-of-adelaide-rampd-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airservices to boost ATC overtime pay during school holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[As reported in The Australian, an &ldquo;enhanced school holiday overtime incentive&rdquo; will pay ATCs 300 per cent overtime, instead of 190 per cent, for working extra shifts during the September/October break, so long as they also work all of their rostered hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-to-boost-atc-overtime-pay-during-school-holidays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/airservices-to-boost-atc-overtime-pay-during-school-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video Podcast: Delays, delays, delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week&rsquo;s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David welcome Hannah Dowling back to the show as they discuss the ongoing travails at Australia&rsquo;s busiest international gateway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-delays-delays-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/video-podcast-delays-delays-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Airport security screening staff to strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers will conduct two sets of 2-hour stoppages from 7.30am&ndash;9.30am and 6.00pm&ndash;8.00pm on Thursday as part of protected industrial action after 99 per cent voted in favour. It comes as Qantas Freight and QantasLink ground handling staff are also planning strike action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-security-screening-staff-to-strike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-security-screening-staff-to-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSW renews western air transport subsidy for another year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Due to expire in November, the Western Air Services Subsidy has been renewed for another year, enabling cheaper flights by Air Link and FlyPelican to an area covering more than 111,000 square kilometres, including Bourke, Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Cobar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nsw-renews-western-air-transport-subsidy-for-another-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/nsw-renews-western-air-transport-subsidy-for-another-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Sunrise to reach New York in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets for the 18-hour flights from Sydney to the Big Apple will go on sale in August next year, following the launch of the inaugural Project Sunrise services from Sydney to London in October 2027. It comes as flight tests continue on the first A350-1000ULR aircraft slated for Project Sunrise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/project-sunrise-to-reach-new-york-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/project-sunrise-to-reach-new-york-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetstar workers cancel passenger fees amid industrial dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Australian Services Union who work for the airline began waiving or zeroing out sales-related fees &ndash; including excess baggage charges, seat changes, and late fees &ndash; at midnight on 23 September, continuing until midnight on 24 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-workers-cancel-passenger-fees-amid-industrial-dispute/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/jetstar-workers-cancel-passenger-fees-amid-industrial-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin slashes 30 flights over cabin crew shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a report in The Australian, Virgin cabin crew are calling in sick at higher rates and increasingly opting not to put their hand up for additional shifts on their off-days, citing being &ldquo;exhausted and fed up&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-slashes-30-flights-over-cabin-crew-shortages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/virgin-slashes-30-flights-over-cabin-crew-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Airport ground delay times spike in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for August 2026, the air navigation service provider said it has &ldquo;publicly acknowledged workforce resilience challenges that affected air traffic service outcomes in August&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-ground-delay-times-spike-in-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/sydney-airport-ground-delay-times-spike-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia expands air service agreement with Indonesia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building on the existing agreements from 2011, the new deal expands available seats by 5,000 per week for each country&rsquo;s airlines, and adds new Indonesian destinations including Lake Toba, Borobudur, Mandalika, Komodo and Likupang.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-expands-air-service-agreement-with-indonesia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/australia-expands-air-service-agreement-with-indonesia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAAF Tritons achieve initial operational capability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operating from RAAF Bases Tindal and Edinburgh and supported by Northrop Grumman Australia, the MQ-4C Triton fleet is now contributing to Australia&rsquo;s long-range surveillance capability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-tritons-achieve-initial-operational-capability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/profession/aviation/raaf-tritons-achieve-initial-operational-capability/</guid></item></channel></rss>