Jake Nelson

Funding injections of $3.8 million for the Inter-Regional Flight Network, operated by Nexus Airlines, and more than $1.3 million for two Kimberley services operated by Aviair, will be included in the 2026–27 budget to extend subsidies on the regional routes.

Dubbed “Built for what’s next”, a new campaign aims to spruik Bradfield as a centre for “innovative business models”, with ready access to skilled local workers as well as Western Sydney International Airport and the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility.

The 33-year-old was due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court on 20 April over the alleged incident on 1 February this year, in which he is accused of damaging airport property and gaining access to a restricted area without authority.

A C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from 36 Squadron and C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron have taken part in the relief effort, including airlifting humanitarian aid to affected areas and conducting aerial damage assessments of critical infrastructure.

The deal, which was backed by the Australian and International Pilots’ Association (AIPA), would have covered around 1,700 Qantas A330, A380, and 787 pilots, and replaced the previous agreement which expired in 2024. Around two thirds of pilots voted against it.

Commencing earlier this month, the Saturday flights complement an existing Tuesday service, which replaced a now-defunct Air Vanuatu route in 2024. The Saturday service will switch to Thursdays between July 2026 and January 2027.