RAAF receives its last 9 F-35A Lightning II fighters
Dec 20, 2024 · A Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrives at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, in December 2024. (Image: LAC Kurt Lewis) Australia’s F-35A multi-role fighter fleet is now ...
3 second-generation Ghost Bats due next year – Australian Aviation
Oct 25, 2024 · The MQ-28A Ghost Bat aircraft on a runway. (Image: Boeing) Three ‘second-generation’ prototypes of the Ghost Bat are expected to be complete by the end of next year, according to information ...
Skytrans’ first A319 arrives in Australia – Australian Aviation
Dec 16, 2024 · Skytrans’ first A319, VH-L7A, previously flew with Italian carrier ITA. (Image: Skytrans) The first Skytrans A319 has touched down in Australia as the regional airline looks to launch its wet ...
Air Vanuatu set to leave voluntary liquidation
Oct 3, 2024 · Air Vanuatu’s sole jet aircraft is this 737-800, YJ-AV1. (Image: Gordon Reid) Air Vanuatu will exit voluntary liquidation, with the carrier to be returned to the control of the Vanuatu government.
Qantas Group beats Virgin for on-time performance
Dec 22, 2024 · The latest BITRE data released from the Department of Transport for November also reveals the industry as a whole still lagged behind long-term averages for delays as post-COVID-19 problems continue.
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Aviation Australia moves to new Essendon offices; LifeFlight marks record year in 2024; Mock-up gives look inside Western Sydney Airport metro trains
The inside story behind Bonza’s collapse – Australian Aviation
Tim Jordan promised to revolutionise domestic travel in Australia after finally finding backers for his life’s ambition, Bonza. But following the budget carrier’s collapse into liquidation ...
American Airlines arrives in Brisbane – Australian Aviation
Oct 28, 2024 · American Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner N825AA arrives in Brisbane after its inaugural flight from Dallas-Fort Worth. (Image: Brisbane Airport) The inaugural non-stop American Airlines flight from ...
RAAF joins Defence support of Australian Antarctic research
Dec 22, 2024 · Supplies are unloaded from a C-17A Globemaster III from RAAF no. 36 Squadron at Wilkins Aerodrome, Antarctica on Thursday, 21 November as part of Operation Southern Discovery 24.
Perth Airport shows off planned ‘one airport’ overhaul
Nov 12, 2024 · The fly-through animation shows the airport’s new parallel runway and terminal facilities, as well as other features including its first multi-storey carparks and airport hotel, to be built over ...