Australian Aviation

While the federal government, and most state governments, have committed to keeping their borders open due to vaccine milestones already having been met, a new survey suggests consumers remain unconvinced.

Fireball founder Christopher Tylor said he’s in discussions to use the state as a test case for his innovation, which uses a combination of satellites and sensors to spot blazes before they can grow out of control.

The New Zealand government has delayed its planned restart of quarantine-free travel for its citizens and residents until the end of February, due to the current Omicron outbreak.

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce announced the new program, dubbed the Aviation Recovery Framework, on Monday, and said it noted the significant contribution of a strong regional aviation sector in supporting economic prosperity throughout the nation.

The ATSB has commenced an investigation after a light plane crashed into the sea near Redcliffe in northeast Brisbane shortly after takeoff on Sunday.

Rex’s first Sydney to Brisbane flight has taken off, completing the airline’s long-awaited goal of servicing the lucrative ‘golden triangle’ of Melbourne-Sydney-Brisbane.