Flights between Hobart and Auckland resumed over the weekend, supported by Tasmania’s Aviation Attraction Fund, and will operate three times per week over the season, rising to four times per week during the February–March peak.

Workers represented by the Australian Services Union will wear union material and shoes “of their choosing” while leaving off some uniform items, as well as handing out flyers and talking to passengers in customer-facing areas about the reasons for the action.

On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and Hannah recap the trials and triumphs of Western Sydney Airport’s grand opening, ask what’s next for Australia’s newest international gateway, and declare an undying blood feud on a certain Jetstar A320.

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Speaking exclusively to Australian Aviation, ambassador Arto Haapea said Melbourne was a natural fit for Australia’s first Finnair connection to Helsinki, which took off on Monday, but that other Australian destinations will hopefully be on the cards for the airline.

The crash of Cessna 210N VH-RDH near Goolwa, South Australia, on 6 February, which killed all three people on board, was under the supervision of an instructor who had repeatedly conducted spin activity in an aircraft not certified for it, according to investigators.

The new legislation is designed to protect Defence bases, personnel and critical assets, as well as to accelerate the development of capability Defence needs to keep Australians safe.

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