Jake Nelson
Author Jake Nelson is an experienced trade journalist who has previously covered the print and packaging, consumer technology, and retirement living and aged care industries. He joined Momentum Media in early 2023, and currently works across both Australian Aviation and Space Connect.Airline peak body to meet with Airservices over ATC staffing woes
January 27, 2026 0 commentAirservices CEO Rob Sharp will meet A4ANZ chairman Graeme Samuel following a number of staffing headaches at the national air traffic management provider, including a chaotic day at Sydney Airport on 15 January that led to extensive delays and cancellations.
Read moreAdelaide Airport hits 9m annual passengers for the first time
January 27, 2026 0 commentThe new all-time high – up 4.1 per cent on 2024 – comes after more than 2.4 million passengers used Adelaide Airport in the December quarter, representing year-on-year growth of 6.4 per cent, and as more international airlines introduce year-round services.
Read moreEx-Virgin and Airservices CEOs awarded in Australia Day Honours
January 27, 2026 0 commentPaul Scurrah was named a recipient of a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his “significant service to the transport, logistics and freight industry”, along with Margaret Staib for “significant service to business, to the aviation sector, and to the freight and logistics industry”.
Read moreQantas prevails in public servant status credit stoush
January 23, 2026 0 commentAs reported by The Australian Financial Review, Finance has decided against banning bureaucrats from accruing status credits on official bookings, but has made it clear that public servants should not be eligible for promotions offering bonus credits.
Read moreNew technology could convert CO2 emissions to jet fuel
January 23, 2026 0 commentAccording to the scientists, the process does not convert carbon dioxide directly into jet fuel, but into “basic chemical building blocks” that can be used for low-emissions fuels and other applications currently served by fossil resources.
Read moreVirgin Australia chalks up near-spotless month for cancellations
January 22, 2026 0 commentAustralia’s second largest airline group cancelled just 0.8 per cent of flights in December 2025 according to new BITRE data, compared to 2.4 per cent of Qantas red-tail services and 1.9 per cent of Jetstar flights. In total, 1.9 per cent of all flights were cancelled for the month.
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