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The Flying Kangaroo saw more than 81 per cent of its domestic and regional flights depart on time over the 12 months to June, according to official government data. This represents its best result in seven years not counting COVID, and around 3.5 percentage points ahead of Virgin.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles spoke about the recently released 2026 National Defence Strategy and the government’s investment in autonomous and uncrewed capabilities to enhance Australia’s defence readiness and resilience.
Founded by Wonnarua woman Dr Amanda Healy and co-owned by Maroomba Airlines’ Michael Evans and Phil Garcia, Altura Airlines will draw on Maroomba’s existing fleet of Dash 8-100, Dash 8-300 and Dash 8-400 aircraft, with plans for an A320 in operation under its own banner by 2027.
The funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will go towards low-carbon liquid fuels company HAMR Energy’s $92 million project to convert waste products like sawdust and woodchips into methanol, which will then be processed into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
No. 92 Wing’s Poseidons, supported by 11 and 12 Squadrons, are taking part in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, based out of Hawaii. This is the 30th iteration of the exercise, and Australia has participated in every one since its inception.
Boeing and Airbus will put their rivalry aside for the closing session of the 2026 Australian Aviation Summit, arguing that decarbonisation, workforce shortages, and supply chain pressures now demand industry-wide co-operation.
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