Wing has pulled its drone delivery service from Australia with little fanfare after seven years. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/43yzggd

Court proceedings have begun in the Federal Court of Australia, seeking reparations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-related contamination across 28 Defence bases in Australia. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/49tEYDv

Swissport has defended its safety record against accusations by the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) of “dangerously low standards”. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4agYaoj

Qantas has unveiled a Great Barrier Reef-inspired livery for its seventh A321XLR. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4dKCJNl

On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David look into the latest Project Sunrise delays and what’s still needed before Qantas’ non-stop London and New York flights can get off the ground. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4wXlv8s

Swissport workers have protested at Canberra Airport against what they call “dangerously low standards” at the ground handling firm. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3Prxc6x

The RAAF has taken delivery of its 14th and final P‑8A Poseidon aircraft, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Australia’s ability to conduct anti‑submarine warfare, maritime strike, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4v7pVru

Airservices Australia is looking to increase fees to airlines by 12 per cent per year over the next five years as revenue drops. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4nPHWbz

Sharp Airlines says it is looking into addressing connectivity concerns to King Island following news that Rex is axing Burnie-King Island services. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3S3dXkk

Qantas has expanded its trial of digital passenger declarations to Melbourne. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/42XimYs

Qantas is trialling automated priority boarding gates at Sydney Airport’s international terminal. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4fHp2RZ

Hobart Airport is opening new departure gates as part of its terminal redevelopment program. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4wR1P5Q

CORRECTION: According to an Airbus spokesperson, the supply chain issues are unrelated to the Iran conflict. This story has been updated.

Vivid Sydney has become the latest major event to suffer a drone show mishap, with almost 90 drones falling from the sky during a display on Monday night. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4dMe1MK

Eight people were sent to hospital over the weekend following an incident of severe turbulence on board a Cathay Pacific aircraft. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4nKiF2e

Virgin Australia’s new retro 737 MAX 8, the 150th 737 it has operated and the 100th in its current fleet, has entered commercial service. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4wOJoio

Qantas’ Project Sunrise has suffered another setback, with supply chain issues delaying the delivery of its first A350-1000ULR until next year. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/iran-war-causes-another-delay-for-project-sunrise/

The Federal Government has paid out $4.8 million in grants to regional and remote airports impacted by the Rex administration. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/government-awards-4-8m-to-regional-airports-hit-by-rex-collapse/

The United Kingdom’s first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail Airbourne Early Warning Mk1 aircraft has arrived at RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland before beginning service. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/uks-first-e-7-wedgetail-arrives-ahead-of-entry-into-service/

Works have finished on a runway extension at East Kimberley Regional Airport in Kununurra, WA. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/completed-runway-works-at-kununurra-send-capacity-soaring/

Gulf airlines have delivered bumper yearly profits despite the late impact of the Middle East crisis. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/big-bucks-for-gulf-carriers-despite-iran-war/

A replica of a historic Qantas aircraft is the first object to arrive at the new Parramatta Powerhouse museum in Sydney. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/historic-qantas-replica-to-headline-new-museums-opening-exhibit/

NSW helicopter paramedics and doctors have access to a new training facility, which the state government says is “designed for complex rescues”. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/new-helicopter-ambulance-training-facility-opens-at-bankstown/

Qantas has recorded its best April on-time performance in almost a decade, with more than 85 per cent of flights departing and arriving on time. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/qantas-tops-on-time-charts-with-best-april-performance-in-9-years/

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has awarded scholarships to primary and secondary school students across the Western Sydney region. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/wsis-first-aviation-scholarships-given-to-western-sydney-students/

Avalon Airport was shut down for several hours on Thursday morning due to a “suspicious object” later identified as a laser hair removal device. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/close-shave-hair-raising-security-scare-shuts-down-avalon-airport/

On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David look at Zinc Airlines’ plan to shake up the domestic aviation market. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/video-podcast-will-australia-have-its-own-ryanair/

Bankstown Airport operator Aeria Management Group (AMG) has ruled out the airport’s redevelopment into residential housing following media reports. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/bankstown-airport-operator-scotches-redevelopment-rumours/

ASL Airlines Australia has acquired NZ-based Airwork's New Zealand and Australia freight business in a provisional deal. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/asl-makes-conditional-deal-for-nzs-collapsed-airwork/

Former Rex executive chair Lim Kim Hai has admitted to misleading investors over the airline’s financial performance. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/lim-kim-hai-caves-to-asic-and-admits-wrongdoing-in-rex-lawsuit/

Air New Zealand is reviving a pre-COVID seasonal service between Perth and Christchurch. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/air-new-zealand-to-battle-jetstar-on-perth-christchurch/

The NSW government has moved to unlock more housing around the Western Sydney International Airport (WSIA), reversing a previous ban on secondary dwellings in the region. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/nsw-govt-looks-to-boost-housing-near-western-sydney-airport/

QantasLink is set to increase its Brisbane-Hobart services over the end-of-year peak. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/qantaslink-to-boost-brisbane-hobart-flights/

The third annual Australian Aviation summit will take place on Thursday, 6 August 2026, at The Star Sydney. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/from-crisis-to-opportunity-australian-aviation-summit-returns-to-sydney-for-2026/

Former Rex executive chairman Lim Kim Hai has been accused of knowingly misleading the ASX about bad financial results at the airline in early 2023. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/former-rex-boss-knew-of-dire-finances-in-early-2023-asic-alleges/

Virgin Australia has resurrected its package holidays business six years after it was axed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/virgin-australia-brings-back-package-holidays/

Jetstar’s first service from Brisbane to the Cook Islands has taken off, bringing its total seats to the island nation to more than 110,000 per year. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/jetstar-launches-second-cook-islands-service/

Melbourne Airport has welcomed Australia’s first non-stop flight from the Maldives. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/first-maldives-flight-touches-down-in-melbourne/

Melbourne International Airport has revealed its passenger numbers for April, citing Middle East disruptions as a major factor in the decline. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/passengers-down-7-1-percent-at-melbourne-international-airport/

The federal government has signed four new bilateral air service agreements (ASAs) in a boost to expand tourism and trade. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/albanese-government-signs-four-new-aviation-agreements/

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) could play host to a new ultra-low-cost carrier under plans by a former Ansett and Qantas executive. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/plans-unveiled-for-ryanair-style-airline-at-western-sydney-airport/

Indonesia AirAsia will suspend its Melbourne-Denpasar services just three months after their launch, and Adelaide-Denpasar a year in. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/fuel-costs-kill-airasias-bali-flights-from-melbourne-and-adelaide/

Qantas was the world’s second most on-time major airline in April, according to aviation analytics firm OAG. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/qantas-scores-runner-up-for-worlds-most-punctual-airline-in-april/

The Australian and South Australian Governments have officially opened the $200 million Deep Maintenance and Modification Facility at RAAF Base Edinburgh. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/raaf-opens-deep-maintenance-and-modification-facility-at-edinburgh/

The Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia (RFACA) has voiced concern over a plan for annual VH aircraft registrations laid out in the 2026 Budget. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/aero-clubs-wary-of-annual-aircraft-registration-plan/

Virgin Australia is set to roll out “major upgrades” to its app and airport check-in systems. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/virgin-looks-to-slash-check-in-time-in-major-overhaul/

Submissions and nominations are set to close on Friday, 15 May, for the Australian Aviation Awards 2026, which recognise the high flyers from across Australia’s aviation sector. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/entries-close-friday-for-australian-aviation-awards-2026/

Pip Spence has been reappointed CEO of CASA for another two-year term. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/pip-spence-reappointed-as-casa-ceo/

American aerospace company PteroDynamics has secured a contract to supply Transwing VTOL unmanned aircraft systems for the Royal Australian Navy. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/royal-australian-navy-signs-deal-for-vtol-drones/

Australia has announced it will retask a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft to support freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/05/raaf-wedgetail-to-support-multinational-operations-in-hormuz/