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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 06/08/2026
The Australian Aviation Awards are officially underway! A warm welcome to our finalists, guests, and industry leaders. Tonight, we celebrate the people and organisations propelling Australia's aviation industry forward. A huge thank you to our partners! #AVA #awards #recognition #aviation
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 28/07/2026
Where's this? Our travelling reporter Jake snapped this view from a Jetstar A320 on Monday... can you tell what Aussie city he was leaving? (Hint: he was connecting to Sydney from Osaka!) Look out for his trip report on this week's podcast! #aviation #aerospace #travel
View from the window of a Jetstar A320
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 24/06/2026
Well, someone's afraid of flying...
A FlightRadar24 screen grab of a plane with the callsign "AAAAAAAA"
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 12/05/2026
Real controls, virtual skies and one very nervous first-time pilot! Jake Nelson tries Ryan Aerospace’s mixed-reality Robinson R44 simulator at RotorTech. 🚁 #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 16/04/2026
Bonza’s collapse didn’t just hurt passengers… it scared investors ✈️ 🎤 Join Jake as he chats with former Bonza CEO, Tim Jordan, as he finally breaks his silence about his company and the future of Australian #aviation!⠀ 🎧 Listen to the special episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 15/04/2026
The narrative has been that Bonza's model was never going to work. That regional routes like these didn’t have demand. But that’s not what the data showed. 🎤 Join Jake & David as they discuss everything happening in the world of #aviation! 🎧 Listen to the latest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 09/04/2026
Major disruption for long-haul travel ✈️ Virgin Australia has cancelled all Qatar wet-lease flights to Doha for at least 2 months. 🎤 Join Jake & David as they discuss everything happening in the world of #aviation! 🎧 Listen to the latest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 07/04/2026
Jake is live from Kuala Lumpur! ✈️ Malaysia Airlines just dropped 3 new routes: Changsha, Shenzhen & Fukuoka! Launching July → September on 737 MAX 8s. For Aussie travellers? This is big 👀 And the demand is there... Australia routes are already running at ~90% load factors. #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 01/04/2026
Singapore Airlines is launching daily nonstop flights from Western Sydney International. Depart just before midnight → land in Singapore around 5AM. 🎤 Join Jake & David as they discuss everything happening in the world of #aviation! 🎧 Listen to the latest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 25/03/2026
#SingaporeAirlines becomes the first to put seats on sale from Sydney’s new 24/7 gateway! Starting November 23, the A350-900 will be whisking passengers from #WSI to Changi. The game-changer? The Red-Eye - depart just before midnight and land in the Lion City at 5:00 AM. #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 13/02/2026
Airline turf wars are real ✈️ When one carrier launches a route… another suddenly adds flights. More frequency. Same timing. Sometimes within 5 minutes. Is this healthy competition… or route bullying? 👀 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 12/02/2026
Should airlines pay you for delays? ✈️💸Airlines say it’ll drive up airfares. But EU data suggests… not by much (if at all). 🎤 Join Jake and his special guest, Michelle Huntington, as they chat about everything impacting the world of #aviation! 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 10/02/2026
Meet the Ansett 747-300 model... a late ’90s classic, straight from PPC Holland. From travel agent desks to collector’s shelves, this little gem brings back memories of StarMark tails and the golden days of Ansett. #aviation #aerospace 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 10/02/2026
From solar radiation scrambling systems ☀️ to cyberattacks shutting down airports in Europe, we’ve seen how fragile the network can be. The takeaway? Resilience isn’t optional... it’s critical! 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 10/02/2026
Jetstar Asia closed last year… now Jetstar Japan is being sold off. The Japanese government-owned development bank is stepping in, and the Jetstar Japan brand will be retired. Big changes for travellers and the low-cost aviation landscape in Asia 🌏 bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 10/02/2026
Qantas is rolling out Economy Plus! But here’s the twist: Virgin has been doing Economy X for years. Same perks, extra space, overhead bin priority, smoother boarding. Comfort wars are officially ON. Who’s winning your vote? 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 10/02/2026
Think Sydney Airport is full? Think again ✈️ International demand is rising. 70% of seasonal slots are taken. Off-peak capacity? Plenty. The sky isn’t the limit... it’s just the beginning 🌏✈️ 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 05/02/2026
Newcastle Airport is having a moment ✈️ New terminal. New connections. New opportunities. And it’s not just about travel... it’s about transformation. From regional hub → national player. 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 05/02/2026
We’ve got a skills shortage in aviation and space… and the fix starts with kids 🚀 Because most students don’t even know these careers exist! More exposure → more diversity → better ideas → real innovation. 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 03/02/2026
There’s something special about the golden era of Australian #aviation. Today, we’re adding a legend to the studio: the Ansett Australia Boeing 747-300. Make sure to check out the Australian Aviation podcast to see the rest of our amazing fleet!
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 30/01/2026
Imagine a #drone landing on the roof of a "secure" facility. It’s not carrying a camera, it’s carrying a Raspberry Pi. By spoofing a trusted network, that tiny drone can trick employees into handing over their passwords before they’ve even finished their morning coffee... #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 29/01/2026
Imagine posing as a pilot for four years, fooling major airlines, and scoring hundreds of free flights around the globe. From fraudulent IDs to "deadheading" in jump seats, this was straight out of a Hollywood script. Want to hear more? Listen to the full podcast now! #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 16/01/2026
Brisbane Airport’s centennial year was the busiest in its history, the airport has said, with almost 25 million passengers in 2025. #aviation #aerospace bit.ly/4sJTmPS
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 16/01/2026
Brisbane Airport’s centennial year was the busiest in its history, the airport has said, with almost 25 million passengers in 2025. #aviation #aerospace bit.ly/4sJTmPS
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 15/01/2026
A collapsed flight training school has lost its appeal against an $800,000 lawsuit by a former student. #aviation #aerospace bit.ly/4pJKAiq
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 15/01/2026
Australia has seen its busiest Christmas travel period in five years, according to newly-released figures from Airservices. #aviation #aerospace bit.ly/4qmJMRs
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 15/01/2026
Airservices Australia has apologised for delays at Sydney Airport due to staff shortages, saying it is working to increase employee numbers. #aviation #aerospace bit.ly/4a0CeNB
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 15/01/2026
Air Niugini is set to step up competition with Qantas on Sydney-Port Moresby services with new aircraft and an extra weekly flight. #aviation #aerospace bit.ly/4sLR9ni
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 15/01/2026
Eight RAAF heritage aircraft are being withdrawn from flying after a “comprehensive review of technical and airworthiness factors”. #aviation #aerospace bit.ly/3YFOEVQ
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 08/01/2026
When you think of "jet zero" initiatives, you're probably thinking of things like sustainable aviation fuel - but a new study from Oxford University claims emissions from aviation can be slashed by 50-75% using just three efficiency-boosting measures! #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 19/11/2025
New Jetstar routes. Western Sydney Airport transport woes. Perth breaking passenger records. Jake, Bethany & David unpack it all from Changi connections to whether you could one day catch a train from WSA to Newcastle in under 2 hours. bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 13/11/2025
The future of ultra-long-haul flying is getting closer! Qantas' ambitious plan to fly non-stop from the East Coast of Australia to London and New York, Project Sunrise, has reached a major milestone. Want to hear more? Listen to the full podcast now! #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 13/11/2025
Qantas’ Project Sunrise A350-1000ULR is ready to change the game! Flying Aussies direct from the East Coast to the world’s biggest cities by 2027. Join Jake & Bethany as they chat all things aviation! #aviation #aerospace 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 29/10/2025
🦖 “Hold onto your butts…” because the Air T-Rex deal is real! Join Jake, David & Bethany as they bring you all the news in a jam-packed Australian Aviation episode ✈️ 🎧 Listen to the newest episode here: bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 28/10/2025
History made at Western Sydney Airport! ✈️ Pilots Nigel Long and Michael Hayes touch down in the NSW Rural Fire Service 737, marking the very first jet aircraft landing here! What an incredible milestone for the airport and the community! A true privilege for the RFS crew. #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 16/10/2025
✈️ “Aviation is safe but only because we never get complacent.” In this special Airport Safety Week episode, Captain Richard de Crespigny - pilot of QF32 - shares what true safety and resilience mean in aviation. #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 15/10/2025
🚨 Qantas data breach drama, tax time for airlines, and big moves at Western Sydney Airport. It’s a huge week in aviation! 🎧 Listen to the newest episode of the Australian Aviation Podcast here: bit.ly/474ptjh #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 15/10/2025
The mystery of metal fatigue... is it a natural property of metal or something more sinister? 🕵️‍♂️✈️ #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 14/10/2025
The rise of #Al in the workplace has led to some hilarious (and sometimes chaotic) results. As author Cory Doctorow puts it, an Al can't take your job, but a salesman could convince your boss it can. What do you think? Let us know in the replies!
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 14/10/2025
✈️Perth Airport is getting a THIRD RUNWAY by 2028… 3,000 metres long, parallel to the main strip. Massive news for WA aviation! Melbourne wants one too, while Sydney’s already squeezed for space. Western Sydney Airport’s looking smarter by the day👀 #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 14/10/2025
It's the newest aircraft in Australia's skies, and the future backbone of Qantas' domestic fleet - but what makes the A321XLR a next-gen aircraft? On board the inaugural flight, Jake talks to Stephen Forshaw from Airbus about what changes we can expect to see! #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 29/09/2025
✨ History made in the skies! ✨ Travelling Jake takes you on board Qantas’ very first A321XLR flight! Taking off from Sydney, soaring past the stunning Great Ocean Road, and touching down in Melbourne. 🌊✈️🏙️ Would you fly on the A321XLR? 👀👇 #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 26/09/2025
🚨 Big day for Qantas! ⠀ ⠀ Travelling Jake is on board the brand-new A321XLR (VH-OGA) with Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson ✈️⠀ ⠀ This jet isn’t just replacing the 737s - it’s redefining the customer experience. 🌟⠀ ⠀ 🔗 Stay connected to hear more about Jake's newest flight! #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 25/09/2025
🚨 First look onboard Qantas’ brand new A321XLR with travelling Jake! ✈️ He is in seat 11D on the inaugural flight to Melbourne 👀 More updates coming mid-air! 🚀 #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 23/09/2025
🚨You can’t make this up 🚨 A Victorian pilot crashed in Brazil with 200kg of SpaceX-branded cocaine on a known smuggling route… Elon, explain??👀✈️💀 #SpaceX #ElonMusk #Cocaine #Aviation
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 17/09/2025
✈️Perth on Virgin’s brand new E190-E2, Sydney Airport’s bold Frankenterminal plans, and the end of an era with the Game of Thorns… all in one episode. 🎧Tune in to the Australian Aviation Podcast now! #aviation #aerospace australianaviation.com.au/2025/09/vide...
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 11/09/2025
Virgin Australia cabin crew member Tash takes us on a tour of the new Embraer E190-E2, from the seats to the overhead bins, the lavatories, and even the galley - but you'll just have to believe us about the new-plane smell! #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 10/09/2025
QantasLink’s A220-300 fleet will see its first international route next year with the launch of a trans-Tasman service from Brisbane to Wellington. #aviation #aerospace bit.ly/4gh4cXX
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 10/09/2025
Itching for your weekly Australian Aviation podcast fix? You'll have to wait until next week for us to continue the "Game of Thorns" - but as Jake reports from his seat aboard Virgin Australia's brand-new E190-E2, there's still a fantastic podcast to tide you over until then! #aviation #aerospace
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Australian Aviation @australianaviation.com.au · 10/09/2025
Jetstar is launching what it says is the “single-biggest expansion ever of its New Zealand and trans-Tasman network”, with two new routes and expanded services on five more. #aviation #aerospace bit.ly/4nnRaKA
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