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Video shows skydiver’s miracle escape after chute caught on plane

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December 12, 2025
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The video, shot from on board VH-DVS over Tully, Queensland, on 20 September this year, shows jumper Adrian Ferguson’s reserve parachute inadvertently deploying after it snagged the handle as he was leaving the plane, causing him to be blown backwards.

Hobart Airport tips biggest-ever summer with 1m+ passengers

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December 12, 2025
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The Tasmanian capital will see 11 per cent more passengers over the end-of-year peak than in 2024, boosted by route launches this year to destinations including Perth and Newcastle, with the state government also expanding its Aviation Attraction Fund.

Etihad makes early switch to all A350s in Sydney

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December 12, 2025
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The Gulf carrier was set to replace its 787-9s and 777-300ERs on the Sydney-Abu Dhabi route with A350-1000s on 31 January following their introduction in October, but has moved the timetable up citing popular demand. The aircraft features 44 business s…

Brisbane begins opening new domestic security area

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December 11, 2025
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Passengers with only carry-on baggage are now able to proceed directly from the airport’s skywalk into the new mezzanine screening area, which will have 10 lanes and is planned to be fully open to all passengers by Christmas.

Air New Zealand to boost Brisbane capacity in 2026

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December 11, 2025
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The carrier is set to increase capacity by 12 per cent from Brisbane to Auckland, and seven per cent to each of Christchurch and Wellington, from March to October 2026. It comes as a seasonal service from Brisbane to Queenstown is set to run from June …

Qantas front-line staff win ‘significant’ pay rise

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December 11, 2025
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Around 3,600 Australian Services Union (ASU) members, half of whom work in Qantas customer service at airports and lounges, will receive a minimum five per cent first-year wage increase, as well as backpay to 1 July, roster protections, and the ability…

WA regional airfare caps to increase as scheme extended to 2031

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December 10, 2025
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The state will invest an extra $122 million into the subsidies to extend them to June 2031; however, under the revised plan to take effect from 1 July next year, passengers will pay more for “high-demand” flights such as those booked on school or publi…

Video Podcast: Sky-high demand sends airfares soaring

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December 10, 2025
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David look at the factors putting the squeeze on Australian travellers’ wallets, and whether newer, larger, and more efficient aircraft might bring some relief.

Boeing brings Spirit AeroSystems back in-house

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December 10, 2025
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The US$8.3 billion deal, announced last year, brings Spirit back under Boeing’s control, and includes manufacturing of 737 fuselages; major structures for the 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner programs; and commercially-procured P-8 and KC-46 fuselages.

Indonesia AirAsia adds another Bali service to Melbourne

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December 10, 2025
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The low-cost carrier will fly daily A320 services from Melbourne to Denpasar starting 21 March, adding around 130,000 seats per year, and offering promotional fares to entice new passengers on the popular route.