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

Alliannce announced in August it had agreed a $111 million deal with US-based Azorra Aviation to buy the E190 to fly regional routes.

RUAG Australia has won a second high-profile MRO contract with the US Navy to work on its MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.

Qantas has finally begun flying the world’s first A321 converted to carry cargo rather than passengers, operated with Australia Post.