Jake Nelson

The move by the state government follows the news that Jetstar Asia will be shuttered from the end of this month, ending an A320 service that linked Broome to Singapore.

On this Australian Aviation Premium Podcast, we talk to air traffic controller Melissa Lindsay and aviation rescue firefighter Keith Miles, both featured on Airport 24/7, about how their work helps keep planes in the air – and makes sure they’re safe when they’re on the ground.

The FIFO and charter operator has offloaded the bulk of its E190 parts inventory to Orlando-based supplier AVIAN Inventory Management for around $49.4 million, and has sold the CF34-10 engines from six E190 airframes to Dallas firm Beautech Power Systems for $62.3 million.

The Australian firm will head a “global consortium of architecture and design companies” to overhaul the terminals as part of Perth’s $5 billion capital works program, which is designed to bolster the airport’s role as a western gateway to Australia.

The carrier, which serves 20 destinations in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, is selling 100 per cent of its business through William Buck, an accounting and advisory firm trading across both Australia and New Zealand. It has been owned by the Christoudias brothers since 2015.

The scheme, which has seen a total of 543,747 capped airfares since its implementation in July 2022, was earlier this year extended into June 2026. It has so far seen a commitment of more than more than $109 million in government funding.