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australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 04 > first-air-new-zealand-tickets-on-sale-at-wsi

First Air New Zealand tickets on sale at WSI

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (473+ words) Air New Zealand will fly from WSI to Auckland starting in October. (Image: WSI) The first Air New Zealand tickets between Sydney and Auckland have been put on sale at Western Sydney International (WSI) Airport. The trans-Tasman morning flight is…...

Australian Aviation
australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 04 > tech-firms-new-ai-plane-generates-plenty-of-hype

Tech firm’s new ‘AI plane’ generates plenty of hype

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (484+ words) A tech start-up is planning to bring the "world's first fully AI-generated aeroplane" to market. DeepSoar's AI.roplane, which features a unique wing-mounted tail design and a variable number of seats, windows, flaps, ailerons, wheels, and engines, is designed and…...

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australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 04 > rheinmetall-deal-could-see-ghost-bats-exported-to-germany

Rheinmetall deal could see Ghost Bats exported to Germany

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (392+ words) An AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile is carried by an MQ-28A Ghost Bat during Trial Kareela at RAAF Base Woomera, South Australia. (Image: Defence) German defence giant Rheinmetall AG has joined forces with Boeing Australia to offer the MQ…...

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australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 03 > defence-manufacturers-sign-deal-on-rockets-for-adf-apaches

Defence manufacturers sign deal on rockets for ADF Apaches

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (388+ words) A US Army Apache helicopter fires its Hydra 70 general-purpose unguided 70 mm rockets from its aerial rocket sub system while a secondary Apache watches at Rodrigues Live Fire Range in Pocheon, South Korea. (Image: Pvt Wilfred Salters/US Army) Australian weapons…...

Australian Aviation
australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 03 > classic-virgin-blue-colours-return-for-airlines-150th-737

Classic Virgin Blue colours return for airline’s 150th 737

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (429+ words) VH-8VI is Virgin Australia's 150th Boeing 737, and bears a "retro" livery inspired by Virgin Blue. (Image: Virgin Australia) Virgin Australia has paid homage to its origins with a Virgin Blue-inspired livery for its 150th Boeing 737 aircraft since launching more than 25 years ago....

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australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 03 > melbourne-airport-chosen-for-major-new-ev-charging-hub

Melbourne Airport chosen for major new EV charging hub

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (475+ words) A render of the new bp pulse EV charging hub slated for Melbourne Airport. (Image: bp pulse) Melbourne Airport will play host to a large-scale electric vehicle (EV) charging hub by year's end. Located on the corner of Airport Drive…...

Australian Aviation
australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 03 > jetstar-cuts-new-zealand-flights-amid-fuel-crisis

Jetstar cuts New Zealand flights amid fuel crisis

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (449+ words) Jetstar is paring back some New Zealand services due to rising costs as jet fuel prices continue to spike from the Middle East conflict. Around 12 per cent of trans-Tasman Jetstar flights for May, including services from Auckland to Sydney and…...

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australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 03 > wheels-up-for-avalons-first-international-flight-in-6-years

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1+ week, 2+ day ago  (12+ words) Wheels up for Avalon's first international flight in 6 years'Australian Aviation...

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australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 03 > pro-iran-hackers-claim-f-35-technical-data-theft

Pro-Iran hackers claim F-35 technical data theft

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (425+ words) US defence manufacturer Lockheed Martin has neither confirmed nor denied the compromise of F-35 Block 4 technical documentation by pro-Iranian hackers. Following reports by hacktivist group APT-Iran that it had breached the company, the defence prime has said it is aware of…...

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australianaviation.com.au > 2026 > 03 > air-race-piper-lost-power-before-f-35-near-miss-at-tindal-says-atsb

Air race Piper lost power before F-35 near miss at Tindal, says ATSB

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (738+ words) An F-35A Lightning II begins its takeoff for a mission during Exercise Arnhem Thunder 25 from RAAF Base Tindal. (Image: SGT David Gibbs) A Piper PA-28 involved in a near miss with two F-35s at RAAF Base Tindal during last year's Outback Air…...