Virgin retains crown as Australia’s most trusted travel brand
The 2026 Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards saw the carrier retain its title with a strong “net trust score”, reflecting high levels of trust and low levels of distrust in public surveys.
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Queensland awards $3m grant for defence aviation MRO training
The Townsville Aviation Centre of Excellence (TACE) is billed as a “leading training facility for the next generation of defence aviation maintenance engineers” with simulation equipment such as Aircraft Maintenance Trainers and Virtual Maintenance Trainers, as well as other advanced system trainers.
RNZAF, Australian Defence Force endorse shared space vision
The statement highlighted the growing importance of space to modern military operations, underpinning communications, navigation, intelligence, surveillance and command and control.
RAAF Globemaster brings aid to stricken Nepal
The C-17A Globemaster III departed RAAF Base Amberley on Tuesday, carrying humanitarian aid to the mountainous nation which was recently struck by devastating flooding and mudslides.
Qantas and Condor launch new loyalty partnership
The partnership will see Qantas Frequent Flyer members able to redeem their Qantas Points on Condor’s network of more than 70 destinations in Europe, the Mediterranean, North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Philippine Airlines to fly daily to Melbourne over year-end peak
The Philippines flag carrier will increase from five to seven flights per week with its A330-300 fleet starting 19 November, arriving in Melbourne at 7:30am and departing at 9:20am.
Cathay brings refreshed business class suites to Perth
Starting 26 October, the carrier will operate its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs on selected CX171 and CX140 services between Perth and Hong Kong until 27 March next year. It comes amid celebrations of Cathay’s 80th anniversary this year.
Qantas to double Palau flights over holiday peak
The “Palau Paradise Express” service, which Qantas began operating in 2024, will increase to two weekly flights from Brisbane starting in December. The route has carried more than 15,400 passengers since its launch, quadrupling pre-COVID traffic to Palau from Australia and Oceania.
First passenger jet lands at WSI as trials ramp up
VH-A5C landed in Western Sydney shortly after 9:15am following a test flight from Melbourne, marking another significant milestone for the new airport ahead of its full opening next month. Jetstar will operate the inaugural flight from WSI to the Gold Coast on 25 October.
Qantas ground workers overwhelmingly back strikes
More than 600 workers at Qantas Ground Services could down tools in coming weeks after 97 per cent approved a protected action ballot order filed by the Transport Workers’ Union earlier in August, saying pay, safety and conditions have dropped to “rock-bottom levels”.
WA awards grant for drone detection research
The project is investigating how low-cost optical sensor networks can detect and track drones, and aims to reduce potential aerial threats to Australia’s Defence personnel, infrastructure and critical assets.
Exclusive: ‘I take accountability’ for my mistakes, says Joyce
Speaking exclusively to the Australian Aviation Podcast following the release of his memoir, Joyce apologised for his missteps as head of Qantas, but said he believes the Flying Kangaroo is in a strong position thanks to the decisions he and his leadership team got right.
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