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The former Qantas CEO swaggered back into public life at our annual summit. But, Adam Thorn asks, will he secure another job in the industry?

In this section of the magazine we give contributors from across the sector the opportunity to talk about the topics and subjects that matter most to them. In this issue, Steve Kuper discusses the lessons learned from Ukraine and the future of Australia’s Apache attack helicopters. Adam Thorn asks if Alan Joyce deserves a second

Australian Aviation’s Jake Nelson talks exclusively to Koala Airlines CEO Bill Astling about the ambitious upstart carrier’s plans to take on the big players.

Almost 4 million Australians are believed to be living with hidden disabilities, including autism, and airports, with all their bright lights, noise, and chaos, can be a real challenge for them. Australian Aviation speaks with Emma Beardsley and Dr Tom Tutton of Aspect Autism Friendly on the troubles faced by autistic people at airports and how we can make their lives easier.

After years of planning, both of Australia’s major airlines have this year introduced new next-generation aircraft into their fleets – Qantas’ Airbus A321XLR, and Virgin Australia’s Embraer E190-E2. Jake Nelson was there for the inaugural flights of both new planes.

VIRGIN AUSTRALIA Regional Airlines, winner of Best Regional Airline 2024/25*, is taking delivery of eight new generation E190-E2 aircraft, with the first named Coral Bay, set to enter service this October. The arrival of these E2s marks a significant milestone: they will be the This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation members. Login Become