Hannah Dowling

Budget carrier Jetstar has released first-look images of its new A321neo livery ahead of its planned deliveries, and in celebration of the airline’s 18th birthday.

Bankstown Airport is set to see an $18 million upgrade to its amenities and landscaping, in an effort to better service the aviation sector and community.

Qantas has purchased a majority stake in Byron Bay-based online travel agency TripADeal, giving Qantas Frequent Flyers access to new holiday packages using their points.

The Boeing-built P-8A Poseidon is the multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft, excelling at anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and search and rescue. The aircraft is a military variant initially based on Boeing’s workhorse narrowbody B737NG, equipped with advanced sensors and mission systems, including a multi-role radar, high-definition cameras and a high-processing acoustic system

The Wedgetail can track airborne and maritime targets simultaneously, which means it boasts one of the world’s most advanced in airspace battle management technologies.

The KA350 King Air is a multi-purpose modern twin-engine turboprop, operated by No. 32 Squadron based at RAAF Base East Sale.