Australian Aviation

Australian Aviation, published by Phantom Media Pty Ltd, offers a wealth of information through its monthly magazine, which can be accessed in print, online, and on the Apple iPad. In addition, the weekly Express e-newsletter and the official website deliver news, insights, and analysis tailored for industry and military leaders, decision-makers, management professionals, pilots (both professional and recreational), engineers, and aviation enthusiasts alike.

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Defence could return to former North Kimberley air bases

1 week ago | australianaviation.com.au | Robert Dougherty

Australia’s defence envoy has announced interest in a possible revitalisation of retired air base assets in Western Australia’s North Kimberley region. Luke Gosling, special envoy for defence, veterans affairs and Northern Australia, recently travelled to Troughton Island and Mungalalu North Kimberley Airport (formerly Mungalalu Truscott Airbase) in the region. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
Ghost Bats to team with Super Hornets, F-35 aircraft this year

1 week ago | australianaviation.com.au | Robert Dougherty

MQ-28 Ghost Bat aircraft will undertake teaming trials with F/A-18F Super Hornet and F-35 Lightning aircraft later this year. The unmanned teaming trials will be completed as part of Royal Australian Air Force events this year, known as Capability Demonstration 2025. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
Video Podcast: The return of TAA?

1 week ago | australianaviation.com.au | Robyn Tongol

Almost 40 years after its rebranding as Australian Airlines – and just over 30 years after its merger with Qantas – a consortium is planning to bring back Trans Australia Airlines, or TAA, with an ambitious plan that would see Rex become the resurrected airline’s regional arm.
Milestone for Ghost Bat with new airborne test of 2 aircraft

1 week ago | australianaviation.com.au | Robert Dougherty

The MQ-28A Ghost Bat uncrewed aerial vehicle has achieved a significant milestone, with a single operator taking control of two Ghost Bat aircraft to conduct a mission against an airborne target in South Australia. The operator, acting from aboard an airborne E-7A Wedgetail aircraft, was able to conduct the capability demonstration at Woomera Test Range in South Australia. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
Issue #397: Can Virgin make long-haul work again?

2 weeks ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson |Hannah Dowling |Adam Thorn |Robert Dougherty

Can Virgin’s Miraculous Comeback Continue? My Colleague, Jake Nelson, has been a busy man these past few months. It didn’t occur to me until far too late, but our senior journalist has penned almost half the issue! Luckily for us, he’s the best journalist on the beat and, for our website, has broken scores of agenda-setting exclusives. For this issue, though, Jake takes a deep dive into some of the sector’s biggest talking points.
Podcast: Australian astronauts answer questions from schoolkids

2 weeks ago | australianaviation.com.au | Robyn Tongol

With co-host Jake Nelson off sick, Australian Aviation has had to improvise for this week’s podcast. But what a treat we have for you. Two weeks ago, Australian Aviation’s sister brand, Space Connect, hosted its Australian Space Summit & Exhibition, otherwise known as AusSpace 25. In our best panel, regular host Adam Thorn moderated a panel with three Australian astronauts, with the questions asked by schoolchildren. Paul Scully-Power was Australia’s first-ever astronaut, who went to space in 1984.
RAAF P-8A Poseidons conduct South China Sea surveillance

2 weeks ago | australianaviation.com.au | Robert Dougherty

Two RAAF Poseidons have completed a three-week surveillance deployment off the northwest coast of Malaysia. The aircraft conducted the mission, Operation Gateway, in the North Indian Ocean and South China Sea, taking off from Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
Air New Zealand to fly from Western Sydney International

2 weeks ago | australianaviation.com.au | Adam Thorn

Air New Zealand has become the second international airline to agree to launch routes from Western Sydney International. The new service to Auckland will commence from “mid-2027” and has been supplemented by funding from both the NSW Government and the airport itself. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
Qantas shuts Jetstar Asia and shift fleet to Australia

2 weeks ago | australianaviation.com.au | Adam Thorn

Qantas is to shut its Jetstar Asia subsidiary and shift its entire fleet of 13 A320s to Australia and New Zealand. The airline blamed “rising supplier costs, high airport fees and intensified competition in the region” for the shock move but insisted the aircraft would help support its domestic fleet renewal program. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
Boeing Starliner’s future uncertain after NASA statement

2 weeks ago | australianaviation.com.au | Adam Thorn

The future of Boeing’s Starliner remains in limbo after NASA released a new statement revealing it is “still evaluating” whether its next flight would be crewed. The news comes days after SpaceX founder Elon Musk threatened to decommission its Dragon Capsule following a row with President Donald Trump. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.