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.Government awards $4.8m to regional airports hit by Rex collapse
May 25, 2026 0 commentA total of 34 airports, mostly council-run, have received payments through the Regional and Remote Airport Support Program to “manage any debts linked to the voluntary administration of Rex Airlines, and maintain the essential aviation services they provide for their communities”.
Read moreBig bucks for Gulf carriers despite Iran war
May 22, 2026 0 commentIn their respective 2025–26 yearly results released this month, Qatar Airways announced US$1.94 billion ($2.72 billion) in profit, while Emirates posted a profit of US$6.6 billion ($9.2 billion), making it still the world’s most profitable airline.
Read moreCompleted runway works at Kununurra send capacity soaring
May 22, 2026 0 commentThe $19.1 million runway extension, which will allow larger aircraft to operate to the airport unrestricted, was funded by $15.1 million from the Commonwealth, $2.5 million from the WA government and $1.5 million from the Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley.
Read moreHistoric Qantas replica to headline new museum’s opening exhibit
May 22, 2026 0 commentThe Avro 504K replica, modelled after the Flying Kangaroo’s first plane, is set to form part of the “Task Eternal” opening exhibit on the history of aviation, operated in partnership with Qantas. It will be suspended from the museum ceiling above a Cierva C.30A Autogiro and a Skycraft Scout Mark 1.
Read moreQantas tops on-time charts with best April performance in 9 years
May 21, 2026 0 commentThe Flying Kangaroo saw 85.8 per cent on-time arrivals and departures in April across all QF domestic services, according to the latest BITRE data, with 2.2 per cent of flights cancelled. It comes as the airline was named OAG’s second most punctual major airline in the world last month.
Read moreClose shave: hair-raising security scare shuts down Avalon Airport
May 21, 2026 0 commentThe terminal was evacuated for a safety check after the item was discovered at around 6am, according to reports from the ABC, with the passenger arrested at the scene but not charged. Several arriving and departing flights, including to Brisbane and Sydney, were delayed or cancelled.
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