Australia
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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 to acquire two more Boeing P-8A Poseidons
Australia’s Defense Minister Linda Reynolds announced on December 30, 2020, that the country was set to acquire two…
ByClément Charpentreau
December 30, 2020
Australian F-35As receive deployment green light
The F-35A fifth-generation fighter jets of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) have achieved initial operational capability (IOC).“Our…
ByClément Charpentreau
December 29, 2020
Loyal Wingman completes autonomous high-speed taxi test
The Royal Air Force (RAAF) and Boeing completed the first high-speed taxi test of the Loyal Wingman, the…
ByGabriele Petrauskaite
December 21, 2020
Christmas travel chaos in Australia
After Australia imposed new domestic border restrictions, Christmas plans for many travelers were thrown into chaos. On December 18,…
ByElžbieta Višnevskytė
December 18, 2020
Easing travel restrictions lifts Qantas domestic capacity
While Australia slowly reopening its state borders, Qantas’ domestic flight capacity rises and offers hope for repairing the…
ByElžbieta Višnevskytė
December 3, 2020
Boeing completes autonomous teaming flights in Australia
Boeing completed flight tests with five AI-controlled jets operating in formation at the new Queensland Flight Test Range…
ByClément Charpentreau
December 2, 2020
Australian wasp nesting habits endanger planes
The wasps of the Pachodynerus species have a problematic habit: they slip into human-made equipment to build their…
ByClément Charpentreau
November 30, 2020
Boeing Loyal Wingman taxies autonomously for the first time
For the first time, Loyal Wingman, the unmanned combat aircraft developed by Boeing for the Royal Australian Air…
ByClément Charpentreau
October 22, 2020
Australian storage facility runs out of space for grounded jets
Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage (APAS) said they will face the lack of space for further grounded aircraft in…
ByGabriele Petrauskaite
October 22, 2020
Virgin Australia axes booking change fee, bids on holiday season
Virgin Australia announced that it will temporarily eliminate the booking change fee and allow for unlimited booking changes…
ByValius Venckunas
October 22, 2020
Rex to expand, take on Qantas and Virgin Australia directly
Australian regional airline Rex announced a plan to launch domestic major city jet operations on March 1, 2021.…
ByValius Venckunas
October 22, 2020
Reports suggest fate of Virgin Australia CEO hangs in balance
Virgin Australia chief executive Paul Scurrah can be replaced in the nearest future due to disagreements with airline’s…
ByValius Venckunas
October 22, 2020
Airbus to modernize Australian A330 MRTT fleet
Airbus announced that it was awarded two contracts to develop and modernize the communication systems for the A330…
ByClément Charpentreau
October 12, 2020
Rex to lease six Boeing 737 NG under PAG Asia Capital investment
Regional Express, an Australian regional airline, has signed leasing agreements with two Lessors for six Boeing 737-800 NG…
ByPijus Jauniškis
September 30, 2020
Qantas looks to consolidate and centralize its property
Qantas Group announced it was reviewing some of its key operating facilities’ size and location as 20,000 employee…
ByPijus Jauniškis
September 15, 2020
Despite redeployment programs, 85% Qantas ex-pilots jobless?
Despite several employment programs that Qantas has, 85% of the airline’s stood-down pilots have not been able to…
ByPijus Jauniškis
August 31, 2020
Qantas and Virgin to catch a break with new COVID-19 vaccine?
Australia’s prime minister Scott Morrison announced plans to make a potential COVID-19 vaccine mandatory. Qantas and Virgin Australia…
ByPijus Jauniškis
August 19, 2020