Australian Aviation

Speaking to news.com.au, Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully said the low-cost carrier is going through a “big growth phase” and that its fleet renewal program, including the upcoming overhaul and refit of its Dreamliners, will unlock new international markets.

Key aircraft movements from around the region. Virgin snatches back Rex 737-800s, Bonza’s former 737 MAX 8s spotted in Poland, RAAF’s first MAX 8 business jet, and the Triton arrives at Tindal.

All the changes from CASA’s aircraft register, as analysed by Hannah Dowling. This month, Qantas farewells more 717s and adds more A220s, Virgin gets its eighth MAX 8 and nabs three former Rex 737s, and one-in one-out for 767s.

Warbirds, classic aircraft, museum and airshow news. This month, a neex-gen fighter jet at Farnborough, airshows in Australia, HARS begins restoration on an old ANA DC-2, and Tiger Moth Club of NZ’s 2024 fly-in.

RAAF supported the travel of the Pope to Vanimo where he is visiting local congregations, including the Argentinian missionary group the Institute of the Incarnate Word. His Holiness was carried aboard C-130 aircraft, overseen by RAAF No. 37 Squadron and members of the official delegation.

The Gulf carrier says it has not yet determined the end date for the daily 777-300ER flights, which recommenced last year after a three-year COVID-19 hiatus. The airline is not pulling out of Melbourne entirely, with its Dubai services to continue.