Marc Joel Atrero

Held at the Star in Sydney on 6 August, this year’s Australian Aviation Awards recognised the hard work, talent, and innovation of Australia’s aviation industry.

The 2026 Australian Aviation Summit, held in Sydney on 6 August 2026, convened a broad spectrum of senior government figures, regulatory authorities, professors, and executives to address the structural opportunities and operational pressures facing the nation’s aviation ecosystem.

After 13 years in the skies, Jetstar’s 787-8 Dreamliners are headed for Hong Kong for a major cabin refresh – one that is set to unlock new destinations. Jake Nelson stepped on board one of the refurbished aircraft to see what changes are in store for both passengers and crew.

Two years on from the wreckage of Bonza and Rex, a fresh crop of new airlines is looking to once again shake up Australia’s domestic market – but can they succeed where all before them have failed, and might we finally see an end to duopoly dominance?

In this extract from Whispering Death by historian Patricia Skehan, which recounts the story of the Australian-built Beaufighters, their pilots, and their remarkable feats in World War II, Warrant Officer Lerryn Mutton OAM recounts the 1945 accident that claimed the lives of his commanding officer and three of his crew.

By bringing together 21 nations, 100 aircraft, and 2,500 military personnel for intensive multinational training, Pitch Black 2026 has shown Australia’s capability to convene allies and partners and the shared commitment of the Indo-Pacific region’s air forces to collective security and interoperability.