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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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Cyclone Alfred blamed for spike in cancellations last month

1 day ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s impact on aviation has become clearer, with cancellation rates rising in the month of March due primarily to the storm. Five per cent of domestic flights across all participating airlines were cancelled last month according to BITRE data, up from 2.6 per cent in February, with a hefty percentage coming from Cyclone Alfred and related airport disruptions from 5 to 11 March. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
Qantas chalks up nine decades of international flights

1 day ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

Qantas has marked 90 years of international flying this month as it awaits its new “Project Sunrise” aircraft late next year. Australia’s first international passenger flight left Brisbane for Singapore on 17 April 1935 on a DH86 aircraft, carrying only two passengers on the three-and-a-half-day journey. According to Qantas, more than 273 million customers have since flown across its international network. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
Coalition would let foreign carriers fly domestically from Darwin

1 day ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

The Coalition has floated allowing international airlines to operate domestic flights from Darwin in an effort to bring down airfares. Opposition transport spokesperson Bridget McKenzie said a Coalition government will implement a two-year trial of cabotage from Darwin if elected. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
Melbourne’s SkyBus expands into airside services

2 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

Melbourne Airport’s SkyBus is expanding its services to offer both landside and airside transportation. The company, owned by Kinetic, already provides express bus services between Melbourne Airport and the CBD, as well as the CBD and Avalon Airport. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
VARA scores a perfect month for flight completion

2 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) has achieved a 100 per cent completion rate for the month of March 2025, according to the latest BITRE data. Virgin’s regional arm, which primarily operates in Western Australia, did not cancel any of its 194 flights last month, compared to 5.5 per cent cancellations for Virgin mainline services and 5.4 per cent for the group as a whole in a month heavily impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Malaysia Airlines to boost Sydney and Melbourne capacity

2 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

Malaysia Airlines is set to increase its capacity from Sydney and Melbourne later this year. The carrier will add a third daily Kuala Lumpur service for each airport starting in August, with Sydney to be served by A330-300s and Melbourne to be progressively served by A330neos. It comes ahead of the beginning of an “open skies” agreement with Malaysia in 2026. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
SA’s aerial firies working overtime as hot, dry weather continues

2 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

South Australia’s aerial firefighting fleet has completed nearly twice as many drops this fire season as last year, with hot and dry conditions continuing to threaten the state. This season has seen around 3,000 drops by both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft, up from 1,399 hours in the previous period, which the state government has attributed to longer and larger fire incidents. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
Brisbane-Kuala Lumpur route to return in November

3 days ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

Malaysia Airlines is set to reconnect Brisbane with Malaysia from the end of this year. The non-stop flights, launching 29 November, will operate using an A330-300 and add 75,000 annual seats between Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur. According to Brisbane Airport, the service will generate $54 million for the local economy in its first year and offer passengers more options for travel. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members.
AFP looks to quash disruptive passenger behaviour over Easter

1 week ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have signalled a crackdown on unruly behaviour at airports and on planes over the upcoming Easter break. Officers have noticed a “spike in bad behaviour” at major airports this year, the AFP says, charging 347 people with 408 offences in the year to 9 April, and 1180 people with 1442 criminal offences over the past 12 months. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.
Jetstar to compete with Virgin on Gold Coast-Denpasar

1 week ago | australianaviation.com.au | Jake Nelson

Jetstar will launch its first non-stop flights from the Gold Coast to Bali later this year. Operating three times per week from 1 August, the service will use two of Jetstar’s new A320neo aircraft stationed at Gold Coast Airport, adding more than 58,000 low-fare seats per year. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. To continue reading the rest of this article, please login.