In this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Captain Richard de Crespigny tells Jake Nelson the story of QF32, 15 years on – and what it taught him about the value of resilience. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/49qbx5u

North Pole cargo airline JingleJet has been rescued from administration by a Halloween-based firm. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4pRnBCE

A RAAF Hercules has delivered early Christmas presents to disabled children in the Philippines. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4qhH5Ag

The captain of flight QF32 has dubbed the Airbus A380 “the most extraordinary aircraft ever built”. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3Y7aiSw

Western Australia will invest an extra $13.8 million into its aerial firefighting fleet over the next three years, including securing a pair of Black Hawk helicopters until 2028-29. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/496x7eh

China Southern Airlines will fly year-round from Perth following the success of its seasonal Guangzhou service. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4pNCfuR

The ATSB says it is focusing on several key factors in the fatal crash of a floatplane off Rottnest Island earlier this year as it releases an interim report. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4ap9lfK

The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) fleet of C-130J Hercules aircraft has achieved final operational capability (FOC) following the block upgrades they underwent earlier this year. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3YBHim0

Rex has officially left voluntary administration, with US firm Air T taking full control of the airline. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4j1wTJM

Fiji Airways is set to launch a new service from the Gold Coast to Nadi next year. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/48Mq8bi

An ATSB report into a lithium battery fire on board a Virgin Australia flight has validated major airlines’ move to ban the use of portable power banks. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4j9wd5m

The US government has admitted partial fault in January’s deadly Washington DC mid-air collision as litigation continues. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4qjwFjN

Brisbane Airport has opened its new international security screening point ahead of the Christmas rush. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/491jBse

Finnair has chosen Melbourne as its first Australian destination, with a daily Helsinki service via Bangkok to launch late next year. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4p1jDpV

Australian airlines are preparing for a busy holiday season, with load factors expected to reach 98 per cent over the coming end-of-year peak. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4pJ6oeM

On the final regular Australian Aviation Podcast for this year, Jake and David reflect on what 2025 brought and what 2026 is set to bring – and wish you all the best for the holiday season. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4aT0cMs

Karratha Airport in WA’s Pilbara region is angling for international flights, with an application submitted to the Federal Government last month. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4s1M8GK

Webjet has responded to allegations it fired a general counsel for blowing the whistle on issues concerning its chief executive, instead claiming she was let go due to “ongoing underperformance”. https://bit.ly/3MNGRCq

Qantas workers who were illegally fired or redeployed during COVID-19 will receive a further $40 million between them from the mammoth fine imposed on the Flying Kangaroo earlier this year. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3MDRjN2

Virgin Australia will ramp up Perth-Broome services in the new year with its 737 and E190-E2 fleet. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3YARCup

Launceston Airport has officially opened its new Taxiway Foxtrot, which can accommodate aircraft as large as the Airbus A321. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4j1nmlV

Australia is set to be Air New Zealand’s most popular international destination these summer holidays, with more than half a million passengers booked. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/48Gx0Hk

Three RAAF P-8A Poseidons have wrapped up the latest iteration of Operation Gateway in Malaysia. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4rXPHOd

Hong Kong Airlines has joined Qantas and Cathay Pacific as the third carrier operating between Melbourne and Hong Kong. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4oVUfSv

Adelaide Airport has welcomed its first-ever non-stop flight to the US with the arrival of a United Airlines route to San Francisco. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4aM2WLB

The ATSB has released footage of the moment a skydiver’s parachute caught on the tail of a Cessna 208 Caravan at 15,000 feet. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3KTfA0S

Hobart Airport is expecting its largest summer on record with more than one million passengers. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4oOSWVc

Etihad has moved its Sydney services to exclusively A350s two months ahead of schedule. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4aMtNqR

Brisbane Airport has opened a new entrance into its domestic terminal as the first stage of the opening of its new central security screening point. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3MD0DAt

Air New Zealand will add an extra 63,000 trans-Tasman seats to Brisbane next year. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4rPyeaz

Qantas employees have accepted a new enterprise agreement that includes a substantial pay rise and job security protections. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3KBQIe3

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. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4oPxIXw

The WA Government is continuing its regional airfare zone cap (RAZC) scheme for another five years, but with some price increases. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4iTU88K

Boeing has officially reabsorbed component supplier and former subsidiary Spirit AeroSystems, ending a rocky 20-year separation. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4q4k2Jk

Indonesia AirAsia is set to join a crowded field of Melbourne-Bali operators next year. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4ptAEtT

Virgin Australia is bringing back Sydney-Darwin flights with a new seasonal service. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4rNeHrl

Qantas’ final A380 has returned home after almost six years in storage, during which it saw the largest maintenance check in the Flying Kangaroo’s history. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3Mp0T64

Delta Air Lines has arrived in Melbourne, with a new service to Los Angeles putting the American carrier in direct competition with Qantas and United. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3MhdJDy

Skydiving instructors in eastern Australia have walked off the job, saying Skydive Australia's owner, tourism giant Experience Co, has “repeatedly pushed wage proposals that would send employees backwards”. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/48T04v5

Jetstar is ramping up flights on two Gold Coast-New Zealand routes less than a year after launch. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3KG6zbq

Pratt & Whitney has landed a US$1.6 billion (AU$2.43 billion) sustainment contract to continue supporting the F135 engine, the powerhouse behind all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/48iI4tZ

Perth Airport has appointed contractors for its third runway project, with construction expected to take three years to complete. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3Y4q2FJ

Qantas Domestic CEO Markus Svensson has taken responsibility for QantasLink as the Flying Kangaroo reorganises its group leadership team (GLT). #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/48A27my

Jetstar has launched Australia’s first direct seasonal flights to Cebu in the Philippines. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/49RctRe

The Australian Space Agency and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to tighten coordination between the nation’s space and aviation regulators and bolster safety across both sectors. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/3MEMEtS

On this week’s podcast, Jake, David and Bethany sift through the ashes of a chaotic weekend in the skies, and analyse the aftermath of the A320 grounding. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4pfxtWu

Australians are broadly in favour of passportless border processing at airports, according to a new survey released by the Australian Airports Association (AAA). #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/48ujeWF

Jetstar has officially launched its direct seasonal service between Newcastle and Hobart, connecting the two cities for the first time. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4atEiPH

Two helicopter pilots who collided shortly after take-off from a remote cattle station in WA last year failed to notice each other before the crash, the ATSB has said. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4q57GRd

Regional stakeholders are calling for more flights from Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport to better serve western Queensland. #aviation #aerospace https://bit.ly/4p8xw6y