The documentary, streamed by the 9Network, will reportedly follow the team as three new pilots join to fly the Pilatus PC-21 in public displays.
The service, beginning from 27 October, is expected to operate three times a week using Airbus A330-200 aircraft until 28 March 2026.
The first-of-class flight trials, to be conducted off the East Coast of Australia for the Australian Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, have already begun with aircraft deployed to HMAS Canberra LHD at Fleet Base East.
Acquired through foreign military sales with the United States, the Apaches are expected to provide critical aviation effects, including reconnaissance, communications and networking, firepower and offensive support.
Qantas in FY2023-24 exhausted its pandemic-related carry-over losses and paid $24 million in tax in the latter half of the year, while Virgin says it expects to begin paying income tax again in FY25–26 once its own carry-over losses have run out.
As part of the Five Power Defence Arrangements between Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom, the drill is a continued commitment to promoting regional security, enhancing interoperability and strengthening allied preparation.