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Sydney slot allocations drop as Iran war hits airline budgets
The impact of the Middle East conflict, including increases in the cost of jet fuel brought on by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has caused “higher than normal slot cancellations as airlines adjust their capacity and reshape networks”, according to slot manager ACL Asia Pacific.
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ANA brings back daily Perth-Narita flights
The Japanese carrier will bring more than 26,000 additional inbound seats to WA between 25 October 2026 and 27 March 2027 following the success of its first daily seasonal service between December 2025 and April 2026.
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ATSB told Sydney ATCs ‘not ready’ for WSI airspace changes
Detailed on the safety watchdog’s website, the report from an “experienced Air Traffic Controller” expresses concerns that the Sydney Terminal Control Unit (TCU) is “not ready to safely manage the impending complex airspace and procedure changes” implemented in July.
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Remote airstrip receives almost $7m in vital upgrades
The airstrip in Balgo, located at the edge of the Great Sandy and Tanami Deserts in the Kimberley region, received $3 million from the Federal Government and more than $3.65 million from the WA Government to boost safety and reliability.
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Queensland to invest $12m in wide-body aircraft paint facility
The investment is being made under the $180.6 million Sovereign Industry Development Fund. US-based Landlocked Aviation’s new facility is expected to create more than 750 new jobs in operation and construction in the Toowoomba region, with completion due early 2028.
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AirAsia drops Sydney–Kuala Lumpur flights
The low-cost carrier has cited “increased cost pressures, softer demand and the need to strategically align the airline’s network and fleet” in its decision to suspend the A330 flights between Sydney and the Malaysian capital, with Melbourne and Perth to see increased services instead.
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AirAsia drops Sydney-Kuala Lumpur flights
The low-cost carrier has cited “increased cost pressures, softer demand and the need to strategically align the airline’s network and fleet” in its decision to suspend the A330 flights between Sydney and the Malaysian capital, with Melbourne and Perth to see increased services instead.
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Green shoots for aviation despite Iran war, says Airservices
In its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for July 2026, Airservices said the Australian aviation industry has entered Financial Year 2026-2027 with “resilient demand and steady economic conditions despite ongoing global uncertainty”.
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Qantas engineers apply for protected action ballot
The current enterprise agreement covers around 120 engineers represented by Professionals Australia at Qantas’ headquarters in Mascot, who have unanimously voted to lodge the ballot with the Fair Work Commission as they seek a “reasonable pay offer”.
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NSW invests $15m in Royal Flying Doctor Service
Part of the 2026-27 State Budget, the funding will support RFDS operations across regional, rural and remote parts of NSW, including primary care, dental, mental health, retrieval services and patient and clinician transport.
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Direct Canberra–China services on the cards with new partnership
The partnership with China’s Eastern Airports Group (EAG) provides a “practical framework for exploring future aviation links” while “supporting tourism, education, research, trade and cultural exchange between Canberra and Jiangsu Province”.
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Airnorth boosts Central Australia flights
The three-month trial from 22 September to 22 December will see new Tuesday services added on Airnorth’s Perth-Alice Springs route, while a Tuesday Darwin-Tennant Creek service will be added on 1 September, extending through to Alice Springs from 22 September.
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Jetstar boosts Western Sydney–Gold Coast to daily services
The low-cost carrier, which initially planned to fly four times per week to the Gold Coast starting 25 October, says it has seen strong demand that has prompted it to increase its services to daily, two months before Western Sydney International Airport opens to passenger traffic.
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Video Podcast: How do you solve a problem like Sydney?
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David dissect the ongoing struggles at Sydney Airport and ask what can be done about them.
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Virgin’s Velocity Frequent Flyer wins big bank partnership
While existing Commonwealth Bank credit cards will continue to provide Qantas Frequent Flyer points at a lower earn rate, CBA customers in the bank’s Yello rewards program will have the option to convert their Yello points to Velocity Points.
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Korean Air to return to Melbourne after 13 years
The South Korean flag carrier will take over the service formerly operated by Asiana Airlines prior to their merger, with three 787-9 flights to operate per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 18 December through 14 March 2027.
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Bittersweet victory: Stralis to close despite hydrogen test success
“Bonnie”, a Beechcraft Bonanza A36 retrofitted with Stralis’ hydrogen fuel cell technology, taxied at Brisbane Airport on 29 July under its own power after four years in development.
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Stewart Tully resigns as Alliance CEO
Tully – appointed as CEO in 2024 – will be replaced by aviation veteran Steven Greenway, who has previously worked at companies including Flyadeal, WestJet and Scoot. The transition comes following a renegotiation of Alliance’s E190 wet-leasing contract with Qantas.
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Government opens consultation on fuel strategy
The Securing Australia’s Cleaner Fuels Industry Consultation Paper and Strengthening Australia’s Fuel Security and Resilience Consultation Paper are looking for feedback on plans to shore up Australia’s domestic fuel supply and promote cleaner fuels like sustainable aviation fuel.
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WA spaceport plans take off with $1.75m grant for Space Angel
The Perth-based company will receive $1.75 million, matched by its own funding, to undertake site assessments, support planning and regulatory approvals, and develop a business case for proposed spaceport locations.
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Airnorth extends Saturday Kununurra flights to December
The regional carrier, which brought back the Saturday flights on 28 March to support the peak tourism season, will continue the fourth weekly service from 31 October until 19 December.
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Army to field FPV strike drone team for Talisman Sabre 2027
The initiative is reportedly being led by Army’s 5th/7th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, as a trial alongside other additional capabilities such as reconnaissance drones and unmanned ground vehicles.
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HARS welcomes second ex-QantasLink Fokker 100
VH-NPU “Meekatharra” is the second ex-Qantas F100 to be donated to HARS, following the arrival of VH-NHO at its Parkes museum earlier this year. QantasLink is phasing out its ageing F100 fleet, to be replaced with mid-life Embraer E190s.
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Gold Coast locks in Pacific Airshow until 2028
The air show, which returned to Surfers Paradise over the weekend after its cancellation in 2025 due to beach erosion, has confirmed events for 2027 and 2028, with the Queensland government expecting the 2028 outing alone to generate more than $28 million for the state’s economy.
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NZ Army announces FPV drone introduction with specialist course
Delivered by 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, the three-week FPV uncrewed aerial system course provides already qualified drone operators additional training on emerging UAS platforms and the skills required to operate, maintain, and integrate them into military operations.
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Malaysia Airlines brings A330neo to Brisbane
Replacing older A330-300 aircraft, the A330neo expansion comes as Malaysia Airlines increases from five to six flights per week as of 16 August, with daily services beginning on 25 October. The carrier reintroduced its Brisbane route late last year.
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Stranded Qantas passengers arrive home from Johannesburg
A recovery flight, QF7064, operated by VH-OQL, landed in Sydney at 5pm on Thursday after the cancellation of flight QF64 on Monday 10 August, sparked by problems with the nosewheel on VH-OQB (pictured) that required further maintenance.
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Sydney Airport gets thumbs-up on Master Plan
The plan, which forecasts more than 72 million passengers through the airport per year by 2045, includes a proposed redevelopment of the domestic precinct to link terminals 2 and 3, with space also added for international flights.
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Rohde & Schwarz expands VCS rollout across NZ
Tranche 2 of the Airways New Zealand IP VCS project will see Rohde & Schwarz replace existing ATC tower communication equipment with CERTIUM VCS, expanding on the system delivered to the ATC centre under Tranche 1, which has been in operation since October 2023.
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ATCs on duty in Qantas-Virgin near miss were not trainees: Sharp
At a press conference in Canberra, Sharp told reporters that the tower controllers were experienced ATCs undergoing an endorsement process, and said Airservices had not believed the incident met the threshold for its mandatory reporting requirements.
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