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The rise and fall of Spirit Airlines is ultimately an underdog success story that gets turned on its head after a touch of bad luck, a pinch of global pandemic, and a sprinkle of corporate greed, writes Hannah Dowling.
Qantas has staked a lot of money and reputation on its non-stop London and New York flights – now, as they draw closer, Jake Nelson asks: will they have the staying power the Flying Kangaroo is looking for?
In this section of the magazine, our contributors offer their thoughts and insights into industry issues that matter most to them. For this edition, Jake Nelson asks if Project Sunrise will bring about a long-haul revolution, Hannah Dowling looks at what lessons Australian airlines can learn from the demise of Spirit, Stephen Kuper argues for an Australian “Air Force One”, and Robert Dougherty weighs the benefits of Australia joining an international project for sixth-generation fighters.
Paul Bennet Airshows founder, aerobatic pilot, and aviation enthusiast Paul Bennet recounts how a spur-of-the-moment Sunday afternoon flight in a friend’s aircraft led to joining an aviation club and beginning the path to get a pilot’s licence the very next day – the start of a lifetime in the sky.
Lockheed Martin Australia chief executive Jeremy King has summarised his vision for a new global F-35 maintenance hub to be established in NSW to meet Australian and international demand.
From Airservices to fuel security, consumer protections, CASA, and tourism, the 2026 federal budget is full of measures that will affect Australia’s aviation industry. Here, Hannah Dowling runs through just a few of the line items.
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Raising the Bar in Commercial Laundry: How Rinse & Repeat Is Redefining Service for Aviation
UPRT Australia- Transforming Aviation’s Greatest Risk into Its Greatest Asset
UPRT Australia- Transforming Aviation’s Greatest Risk into Its Greatest Asset
