Adam Thorn

Union Civil Air said it would apply to the Fair Work Commission to authorise a vote in a move that could potentially lead to huge delays and cancellations across airports nationwide.

The service, the first ever between the two destinations, will now operate twice weekly on Monday and Friday, with 38,000 seats available annually.

Airlines and airports are readying for the biggest Easter holiday break post-COVID, but cost of living fears and high ticket prices mean numbers will still not make a full recovery from the pandemic.

YouTube user ‘Capital Aviation’ captured the moment two Super Hornets – one of which contained Grant Shapps – took off from Fairbairn shortly after 7pm.

The Australian Space Diversity Alliance (ASDA) said it aims to support senior leaders and minimise the barriers that marginalised groups face. It comes after a series of reports have shown the sector is lagging behind others in regard to gender disparity, and a talent shortage critics say can only be overcome with a more diverse intake.

The UFU claims an apparent shortage of staff at airports is leading to fatigue problems among its members that could potentially lead to a serious safety incident. Airservices strongly denies these claims.