Australian Aviation

In this week’s podcast, Adam Thorn moderates a panel with three Australian astronauts, with the questions asked by schoolchildren, at the 2025 Australian Space Summit.

Arguably one of the most influential figures in our sector’s history, Joyce held the top job at Qantas for 15 years, and was previously in the same position at Jetstar.

The test on Wednesday was part of the airport’s preparations to open the refurbished international terminal, which will serve Jetstar’s year-round flights to Bali from October with the aim of also attracting other overseas carriers.

The Chilean carrier will increase its non-stop Sydney–Santiago flights from three to seven days a week starting in November, with Melbourne to follow in December. Both schedules will run until March next year to coincide with the South American summer peak.

Australia’s aviation sector had reached a critical juncture. The competitiveness of the sector was being scrutinised, while supply chain challenges and talent shortages continued to cap the potential of the industry. But there was also cause for optimism. Technological advancements were transforming passenger experiences and creating new commercial avenues, while our capabilities in sustainability had

The new service to Auckland will commence from “mid-2027” and has been supplemented by funding from both the NSW government and the airport itself.