WA Premier Mark McGowan has surprisingly announced his state will drop its entry restrictions and replace them with what he’s terming a “controlled border”.

On this week’s Inside Aviation, Phil and Adam discuss the impact on the industry, and whether Qatar will ever regain passengers’ trust.

The bushfire royal commission’s final report has recommended Australia creates a new national aerial firefighting fleet funded by state and federal governments.

Queensland is set to open its borders to regional NSW but not Sydney on 3 November, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced.

Qantas will launch more scenic flights, starting with a trip to Uluru that will include an overnight stay at five-star hotel.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said Melbourne was on track to hit the target of welcoming international travellers later next month.