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(A35-046) Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning by Pablo Armando Armenta 02/16/2026 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning by Pablo Armando Armenta. This photo has 456 views.

(A35-037) Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning by Pablo Armando Armenta 02/16/2026 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning by Pablo Armando Armenta. This photo has 407 views.

(A35-031) Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning by Leon Aviation 07/16/2021 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning by Leon Aviation. This photo has 18612 views.

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(A30-001) Royal Australian Air Force Boeing 737-700 by Christopher Arboleda 02/25/2020 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Boeing 737-700 by Christopher Arboleda. This photo has 18490 views.

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(A37-001) Royal Australian Air Force Bombardier Challenger 604 by Lachie Fuge 03/23/2021 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Bombardier Challenger 604 by Lachie Fuge. This photo has 16268 views.

(VH-XFC) Virgin Australia Airbus A330-200 by Winston Shek 04/22/2020 - Photo of Virgin Australia Airbus A330-200 by Winston Shek. This photo has 16143 views.

(A97-447) Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed C-130J Hercules by Tai Morton 07/19/2021 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed C-130J Hercules by Tai Morton. This photo has 15742 views.

(A56-003) Royal Australian Air Force Dassault Falcon 7X by Tai Morton 07/19/2021 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Dassault Falcon 7X by Tai Morton. This photo has 15740 views.

(VH-XFC) Virgin Australia Airbus A330-200 by Arkin Si 04/22/2020 - Photo of Virgin Australia Airbus A330-200 by Arkin Si. This photo has 15342 views.

(VH-VNR) Tiger Airways Australia Airbus A320 by Dane Gubb 07/07/2021 - Photo of Tiger Airways Australia Airbus A320 by Dane Gubb. This photo has 14954 views.

(VH-XFE) Virgin Australia Airbus A330-200 by Dane Gubb 08/14/2020 - Photo of Virgin Australia Airbus A330-200 by Dane Gubb. This photo has 14674 views.

(A9-660) Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed P-3 Orion by Lum Wei Tuck 08/14/2021 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed P-3 Orion by Lum Wei Tuck. This photo has 14535 views.

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(A41-212) Royal Australian Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III by Nicolas Williams 08/19/2021 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III by Nicolas Williams. This photo has 14203 views.

(A39-007) Royal Australian Air Force Airbus KC-30 by Sam B 03/08/2023 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Airbus KC-30 by Sam B. This photo has 13839 views.

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( A9-657) Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed P-3 Orion by Vikas Anand 03/09/2021 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed P-3 Orion by Vikas Anand. This photo has 13813 views.

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(A34-002) Royal Australian Air Force Alenia C-27J Spartan by William Pierre 03/29/2024 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Alenia C-27J Spartan by William Pierre. This photo has 12886 views.

(A54-011) Royal Australian Air Force Pilatus PC-21 by Tai Morton 07/18/2021 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Pilatus PC-21 by Tai Morton. This photo has 12818 views.

(VH-VNK) Tigerair Australia Airbus A320 by Winston Shek 02/26/2020 - Photo of Tigerair Australia Airbus A320 by Winston Shek. This photo has 12807 views.

(A54-016) Royal Australian Air Force Pilatus PC-21 by Tai Morton 07/19/2021 - Photo of Royal Australian Air Force Pilatus PC-21 by Tai Morton. This photo has 12604 views.

(VH-VOY) Tigerair Australia Boeing 737-800 by Winston Shek 04/12/2020 - Photo of Tigerair Australia Boeing 737-800 by Winston Shek. This photo has 12252 views.

(VH-YVA) Tiger Airways Australia Boeing 737-800 by Dane Gubb 08/14/2020 - Photo of Tiger Airways Australia Boeing 737-800 by Dane Gubb. This photo has 12001 views.

(F-OLRB) Air Austral Boeing 787-9 by Panteley Shmelev 05/25/2020 - Photo of Air Austral Boeing 787-9 by Panteley Shmelev. This photo has 11149 views.

The World's Top 5 Longest Flights to Australia and New Zealand 03/26/2024 - (George Mwangi) Multiple airlines offer ultra-long-haul flights to Australia and New Zealand to accommodate high demand among international travelers. Eight of the world's 20 longest nonstop routes by distance involve four destinations: Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), and Sydney (SYD). These are the world's longest flights serving Australia and New Zealand.

First-Ever Norway-Australia Nonstop Flight Operated By Norse Atlantic Airways 08/07/2024 - (A. P.) Living up to its slogan of being “The Explorer's Airline,” Norse Atlantic Airways made history on Sunday with the completion of its first-ever nonstop charter flight from Norway to Australia.

United Airlines Becomes Third Airline with Fake Engine Parts 09/20/2023 - (George Mwangi) United Airlines has become the latest airline to have sketchy engine parts in its aircraft. On September 18, Bloomberg reported that UK-based supplier AOG Technics provided fake engine parts to the airline. United is not the only carrier with this issue: Virgin Australia and Southwest Airlines also received counterfeit parts from AOG Technics.

Passengers Restrained on American Airlines and Qantas Flights After Dramatic Outbursts 01/01/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) At approximately the same time, two unrelated incidents involved disciplinary actions against unruly passengers. The first incident occurred on an American Airlines flight on December 30, while the second occurred on a Qantas flight the following day. Cases involving unruly passengers have been rising since the pandemic, with these incidents increasing by 47% from 2021 to 2022.

The World's Top 10 Longest Flights Ranked by Distance 04/11/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Technology continues to modernize and evolve our world as we know it. One of these ways is via air travel, which has undoubtedly shrunk the world and made it more interconnected. Journeys that would have once seemed impossible or taken forever to complete can now be undertaken in hours. These are the world's ten longest flights by distance.

Midair Helicopter Collision Leaves Four Dead in Australia 01/03/2023 - (Keelan Koop) A helicopter collision occurring yesterday, Monday, January 2 at 4:00 a.m. GMT has left four people deceased and three injured near SeaWorld on the Gold Coast. The police have said that the investigation suggests that one helicopter was landing while the other was taking off and clipped one another less than 20 seconds after takeoff.

American Airlines Announces Three New Destinations From Dallas/Fort Worth, Including Brisbane 02/02/2024 - (George Mwangi) American Airlines has announced three new international routes from its largest hub: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline will now serve destinations in Australia, Brazil, and Mexico that are especially popular during peak travel periods. The new nonstop routes will connect passengers in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex to Brisbane (BNE), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), and Veracruz (VER). American will also reinstate a previously existing service between DFW and Kona, Hawaii (KOA).

Ghost Flights Explained: Planes Taking Off With Little to No Passengers 03/20/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Airlines ideally prefer selling all possible seats on a particular flight to ensure it generates the most profit amid the high costs of operating an aircraft. However, there are cases where airlines operate flights with little to no passengers onboard.

Australia, New Zealand Evacuate Citizens From New Caledonia By Air 05/21/2024 - (Adam Schupak) The governments of Australia and New Zealand have announced that they will be sending “government” planes to New Caledonia to evacuate their citizens from the French territory following a week of riots. Currently, around 3,200 people are stranded in, or outside of New Caledonia due to suspended flights and air travel into the French territory.

United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to Brisbane 06/08/2022 - (Arkin Si and Daniel Mena) On the morning of June 9, United Airlines announced a new international service from San Francisco, California (SFO) to Brisbane, Australia (BNE). Launching on October 28, the route will be operated thrice weekly on the airline's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The 257-seat aircraft will have 48 Polaris Business Class seats, 21 Premium Plus seats, 39 Economy Plus seats, and 149 basic economy seats.

Qantas' Airbus A220 Livery Features a Story Through Aboriginal Art 11/28/2023 - (Adnan Shaheed) Qantas has revealed its inaugural Airbus A220 aircraft, featuring a captivating Aboriginal-inspired livery. Set to join QantasLink, its regional subsidiary, the aircraft was showcased at an Airbus facility ahead of its anticipated arrival in Australia. This aircraft showcases the Aboriginal artwork of senior Pitjantjatjara artist Maringka Baker, narrating the 'dreaming story of two sisters who traverse remote Australia together, covering vast distances to find their way home,' as outlined in a statement from the airline.

Qantas Adds 250,000 International Seats, Orders New Boeing 787-10s 08/23/2023 - (George Mwangi) On August 21, Qantas announced plans to increase its international capacity ahead of a reported order for an unspecified number of additional Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.

Delta Air Lines Announces International Flight Schedule for Summer 2024 09/23/2023 - (George Mwangi) Passengers interested in visiting Europe next summer will have even more options next year. Delta Air Lines announced its transatlantic flight schedule for the upcoming high season for travel. Passengers can fly on Delta to popular travel destinations in Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, and other European countries.

Qantas Reveals New Luxurious Cabin Design for Future A350 Aircraft 06/18/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) The renowned Australian airline Qantas has revealed the complete cabin design for its specially crafted Airbus A350s. It will operate direct flights between Sydney, New York, and London starting in late 2025.

Delta Air Lines Expands South Pacific Presence With New Los Angeles-Brisbane Route 02/24/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Delta Air Lines is expanding its presence in the South Pacific region with an upcoming service to Australia's third-largest city, Brisbane. Delta will inaugurate seasonal service from its Los Angeles (LAX) hub to Brisbane (BNE) from December 6, 2024 to March 28, 2025. The route will utilize the Airbus A350-900, one of Delta's newest and most modern widebody aircraft.

Why Most Australian Airlines Fail 05/15/2024 - (Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz) In the past 100 years, nearly 300 Australian airlines have failed. With the recent collapse of 18-month-old Bonza Airlines, the question has to be asked: Can any new airline can survive Australia's aviation market? Here's a look at five failed airlines and the impacts they left in the land down under.

Sydney Airport Nearly Closes Down due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage 09/22/2025 - (AeroXplorer.com Staff) Sydney Airport, Australia’s busiest aviation hub, was just hours from a total shutdown of all departing flights last Friday due to a sudden shortage of available air traffic controllers.

Air Canada to Boost Australia and New Zealand Network 04/18/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) The Canadian carrier Air Canada has strengthened its Pacific network by adding capacity to Australian and New Zealand cities with its boring 787-9 Dreamliner.

Turkish Airlines Launches Melbourne Flights via Singapore 03/03/2024 - (Öyküm Gelen) Turkish Airlines has expanded its portfolio of operations in Australia with the launch of a new service to Melbourne on Saturday.

SpaceX Rocket Debris Forces Flight Delays for Qantas and SAA on Australia-South Africa Routes 01/18/2025 - (Victor Odhiambo) Qantas and South African Airways (SAA) have faced flight delays and cancellations on their routes between Australia and South Africa due to falling debris from SpaceX rockets, Elon Musk's aerospace company.

16-Hour Delivery Flight: Qantas Welcomes its Final Dreamliner Home 07/31/2023 - (George Mwangi) Qantas has added another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet. This is the eighth new aircraft Qantas has added to its fleet this year, alongside the reinstatement of two Airbus A380s from long-term storage.

Qatar Operates 'Ghost Flights' to Adelaide Through Regulatory Loophole 08/13/2023 - (Luke Wirostko) Qatar Airways is operating near-empty 'ghost flights' between Adelaide and Melbourne in order to get around some particular government regulations set by the Australian Government.

Qantas Adds Second Flight to Australia from Dallas-Fort Worth 03/30/2022 - (Jack Turner) Qantas is returning to long-haul flights with a bang by announcing new service from Dallas-Fort Worth to Melbourne beginning in December 2022. The new ultra long-haul flight will make it easier for passengers outside of the U.S. West Coast to get to Australia's second largest city.

Collision Risks as Australia Struggle With Airport Staff Shortages 06/22/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Industries around the world have been suffering from staff shortages coming out of the pandemic. The travel sector and especially aviation have experienced these struggles first-hand. In Australia, a staff shortage among air traffic controllers has become a huge point of concern as many fear that the chances of a collision have risen.

Ratchet Strap Punctures Fuselage of Link Airways Saab 340 11/18/2022 - (Brantsen Gill) A Link Airways Saab 340 suffered damage after a ratchet strap punctured the fuselage mid-flight.

Malaysia Airlines Cuts 100 Australian Flights; Up to 40% of Domestic Flights 09/05/2024 - (Joe Gvora) Malaysia Airlines has removed a number of Australian flights from its travel schedule for the rest of 2024. Find out the reasoning behind these cuts and what you should do if you are affected.

Air Vanuatu: What Happens When An Airline Goes Bankrupt 05/14/2024 - (Adam Schupak) Recently, Air Vanuatu went bankrupt, canceling all international flights and stranding thousands of passengers. This latest airline bankruptcy brings up the question - What happens after an airline goes bust?

Canada’s Flair Grabs 737 MAX Originally Destined for Australia’s Bonza 04/17/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) One of 777 Partner's budget carriers, Flair in Canada faces challenges as Bonza experiences the loss of an aircraft.

Two Qantas Boeing 737-800 Aircraft Collide on Tarmac at Perth Airport 03/05/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) Two Qantas Boeing 737-800 aircraft lightly collided on the ground at Perth Airport (PER) on March 3. One aircraft was pulling into its gate while the other was stationary.

QantasLink Launches Inaugural Airbus A220 Service From Melbourne to Canberra 03/01/2024 - (Hadi Ahmad) A new era has begun for QantasLink, the regional arm of Australian flag carrier Qantas. The airline has officially deployed its brand-new Airbus A220 into service, replacing the venerable Boeing 717.

Virgin Australia Cuts 3000 Jobs, Ends Long-Haul Operation, Terminates Tigerair Operation 08/04/2020 - (Winston Shek) Virgin Australia will cut 3000 jobs, ends its long-haul operation, and kill its ultra-long haul subsidiary Tigerair Australia. Click to read an in-depth analysis.

Bonza Strengthens Domestic Network, Adds Four Destinations 04/21/2023 - (Bhavya Velani) Bonza had a significant week with the introduction of four new routes and the provision of affordable fares to well-liked locations.

Air New Zealand Restores Australian Network 04/21/2022 - (Luca Azim ) Air New Zealand has given updates on its routes to Australia. The intent of this growth is to restore service to pre-pandemic levels

Qantas to Rescue Stranded Australians in Lebanon with Special 787 Flights 10/04/2024 - (Joe Gvora) Qantas is offering free flights for Australians looking to leave Lebanon next week. See what flights are currently scheduled and find out how stranded nationals can contact the Australian Government.

Turkish Airlines to Add Flights to Krakow, Poland 05/11/2023 - (Adnan Shaheed) Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Krakow, one of Poland's historic cities, as its second Polish destination after Warsaw. The airline will deploy its narrowbody aircraft on the three weekly flights to Krakow.

Hope for Australian Aviation 04/28/2021 - (Adam S) A dissection of the recent Qantas press release.

Cessna 172 Bursts into Flames After ‘Heavy Landing’ at Adelaide’s Parafield Airport 01/05/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Emergency services rushed to Parafield Airport (YPPF) today, January 5, 2026, following a dramatic aircraft accident that left a light plane engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, which sent thick plumes of black smoke over Adelaide’s northern suburbs.

Australia's Most Punctual Airline Achieves 10th Month on the Podium 07/22/2023 - (Adnan Shaheed) Qantas has achieved 10 consecutive months of being on time, effectively making it the carrier with the best arrival time. On top of this, Qantas is also redesigning baggage and check-in infrastructure to allow for a more efficient and time-saving boarding process.

Possible Bird Strike Causes Passenger Plane To Burst into Flames Mid-Air 06/18/2024 - (Lipsy Grace Lucas) A suspected bird strike has caused a Virgin Australia plane to make an emergency landing in New Zealand after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff. The Melbourne-bound flight left Queenstown on Monday evening with footage emerging later that appeared to show fire coming from the Boeing 737-800.

Border Agents Seize Nearly A Million Cigarettes At Australian Airports Since July 09/27/2024 - (Joe Gvora) Over 20 international travelers have been caught trying to smuggle large quantities of cigarettes through Australia's airports. Read comments from Australian Border Forcer personnel and find out where the acts of smuggling might be coming from.

Virgin Australia Ends Canberra International Drought with Historic Nonstop Bali Service 01/30/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Residents of the nation’s capital are officially swapping their winter coats for boarding passes as Virgin Australia prepares to bridge the gap between the frosty Australian Highlands and the tropical shores of Indonesia. Starting June 22, 2026, Virgin Australia will become the only Australia-based carrier to operate international services from Canberra Airport, launching a highly anticipated nonstop link to Denpasar (Bali).