Passengers walk away after Super King Air makes belly landing in Perth
A twin-engine turboprop plane made an emergency landing on its belly at Perth Airport on December 14. The incident…
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Australia, an island continent with a geographically vast landmass, has a significant presence in the global aviation industry. Its geographical isolation has led to a strong reliance on air travel for both domestic and international connectivity. The country is home to a well-developed aviation infrastructure, including major airlines, busy airports, and a robust regulatory framework overseen by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Australian airlines operate both domestically and internationally, connecting the country to major hubs worldwide. The country\’s vast distances have also fostered the growth of general aviation, with a significant number of private and commercial aircraft operating across the continent.
Key Facts
- Major Airlines: Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways
- Busiest Airports: Sydney Airport (SYD), Melbourne Airport (MEL), Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Aviation Regulator: Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
- International Destinations: Extensive network across Asia, Europe, North America
- Domestic Aviation: Crucial for connecting major cities and remote areas
- General Aviation: Large fleet of private and commercial aircraft
- Aerospace Industry: Presence of aircraft manufacturers and maintenance facilities
Australia’s competition and consumer regulator approves Sydney Airport takeover
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has greenlighted the proposed $16.92 Billion (AU $23.6 Billion) takeover of…
Australia bids farewell to Classic Hornets, retires F/A-18A/B fleet
The McDonnel Douglas F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets of A and B variants have been officially retired from the Royal Australian…
Australia scraps plan for Antarctica concrete runway amid environmental concerns
Australia will not proceed with its plan to build Antarctica’s first concrete runway near one of its research bases. “The Morrison…
Air New Zealand cancels 1,000 flights to and from Australia
Air New Zealand has canceled more than 1,000 flights connecting New Zealand and Australia, citing the current border…
Sydney Airport agrees to $17.5B buyout, one of Australia’s biggest to date
Sydney Airport Holdings, which owns 100% interest in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), announced on November 8, 2021,…
Qantas Airways’ first A380 on its way back to Australia
Qantas Airways’ first Airbus A380 to come out of storage is on its way to Sydney, ahead of…
First international flight arrives at Sydney airport after border reopening
After 20 months, Australia has opened its international borders once again. And on November 1, 2021, the country…
Australian borders will reopen soon. So where can Australians travel overseas?
From November 2021, Australians are once again permitted to travel internationally. This will be the first time the…
Emirates A380s to once again fly over Australia
Emirates, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has announced that it will ramp up flights…
Qantas to open ‘pop-up’ transit lounge at Darwin International Airport
Australian flag carrier Qantas will open a temporary lounge in Darwin International Airport (DRW) for its eligible passengers…
Australian low-cost airline Bonza plans 2022 launch
Australia is about to launch a new low-cost airline. Bonza, which is an Australian slang word meaning ‘good’…
Bonza appoints CEO and fills senior leadership roles
Startup airline Bonza, which is possibly the most Australian business name ever, has announced the appointment of its…
Qantas brings forward international start date once again
Qantas will restart international flights even sooner than expected, bringing the date forward to November 1, 2021 after…
Virgin Australia expands domestic network, connecting Queensland and Tasmania
Virgin Australia will launch three new Australian domestic services in time for the summer holidays, connecting Queensland and…
Fiji Airways ends 20-month hiatus with ops starting December 2021
Fiji’s flag carrier, Fiji Airways, will be returning to the skies with its regular international services resuming on…
Qantas selects Darwin for flagship Kangaroo route to London
Qantas will operate its flagship “Kangaroo” route to London via Darwin (DRW) when it restarts its international operations…
Qantas to relaunch international flights a month earlier after AU border reopens
Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced on October 1, 2021, that it will resume its international flights on…