The airline has warned that the route “requires a level of government support to remain viable”, and is currently only offering bookings for reduced services between King Island and mainland Tasmania in the 2026-27 peak, as reported by the King Island Courier.
According to an email alert sent out by Scamwatch, scammers are masquerading as the Flying Kangaroo in emails and text messages that “create a sense of urgency to try and get you to act quickly without checking first”.
The agreement will see Airnorth’s E170 and E190 aircraft provided with “comprehensive maintenance, repair and spare-parts support” through the planemaker’s Pool Program. Airnorth is one of three Australian airlines to operate the original E-Jets, alongside Alliance and NJE.
The aeromedical service flew more than 3 million kilometres and logged over 6,000 flight hours across the NT last year, with its Logistics Coordination Centre handling more than 200,000 calls. The organisation operates fixed-wing jets, turboprops, and rotary-wing aircraft.
The Australian Airports Association has joined forces with Regional Capitals Australia to advocate for “fairer airfares, stronger connectivity and more sustainable airports” ahead of this year’s Productivity Commission and Senate inquiries into regional air transport.
In a submission to the International Air Services Commission, the Solomon Islands’ flag carrier said that while Brisbane–Honiara is the “largest international route” for the Solomons and a “significant contributor to the overall development of the nation”, passenger numbers remain low.