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Horror at Avalon Airshow as aerobatic aircraft crashes during display
This afternoon, at around 5:15 PM a light aerobatic plane that was displaying in the Australian International Airshow crashed into the ground. Leaving the pilot in a critical but stable condition.
Avalon Airshow 2025 is set to soar to new heights with largest show ever
At the end of March 2025, the southern hemispheres largest airshow, Avalon, Australian Intl. Airshow will race into action with more aircraft on show and more spectators than any previous Avalon airshow.
ZK-DAK, second NZ DC-3 sold overseas to Australia
DC-3, registered as ZK-DAK has now been sold across the ditch to Darwin, Australia. The aircraft will soon head to join ZK-AWP, which has also been sold recently.
Avalon Airshow set to soar
In late March this year, the biennial airshow, Avalon International Airshow will return to the skies above Avalon, near Melbourne. The airshow last took to the skies in 2023 after a series of cancellations due to the COVID pandemic.
Air Chathams’ DC3 ZK-AWP sold to Darwin, Australia
Recently, Air Chathams has confirmed the sale of its iconic Douglas DC-3, ZK-AWP. The aircraft has now led the country to head to it’s new owners in Darwin.
Air Chathams to drop NZ’s only direct link to Norfolk Island
Yesterday, January 21st, Air Chathams announced that from April this year they will no longer fly between Auckland and Norfolk Island.
RNZAF and RAAF support Vanuatu after 7.3M earthquake
After a large 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Tuesday afternoon the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) sent five aircraft to deliver aid to the nation.
Jetstar kicks off largest New Zealand expansion in a decade with new routes and extra capacity
Midway through 2024, Jetstar announced its first major New Zealand expansion in over a decade. The big move is on track to include five new routes across the Tasman as well as an increase in domestic services across New Zealand.
Qatar and Virgin Australia enter partnership allowing long-haul VA flights
Virgin Australia’s new partnership with Qatar Airways, including a 25% stake and leased Boeing 777-300ERs, will relaunch its long-haul international flights in mid-2025, marking a major comeback since its pandemic-era halt in 2020.
Qantas Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Sydney After Engine Failure
A Qantas Boeing 737-800 that made an emergency landing in Sydney last Friday could be cleared for flight as early as this week, following extensive engineering work and an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).
Man Arrested for Alleged Assault on Wellington-Sydney Flight
A 25-year-old man was taken into custody at Sydney Airport after allegedly assaulting a fellow passenger on a flight from Wellington to Sydney.
QANTAS reveals next-generation cabin upgrades for A330 aircraft
Qantas has introduced new Economy seats featuring larger entertainment screens across its Airbus A330 fleet, which services international routes to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo.
Five People Make Lucky Escape in Queensland Seaplane Crash
A seaplane crash near Hamilton Island this morning ended with a fortunate outcome, as all five passengers onboard walked away with minimal injuries
Three were killed after two light planes collided midair in Sydney
Three people have died after two light planes collided midair over Sydney's southwest in an accident that responders have described as "unsurvivable."
Investigation Underway After Captain Locked Co-Pilot Out Of Flight Deck On SriLankan Airlines
A recent SriLankan Airlines flight from Sydney to Colombo took an unusual turn when the captain locked the first officer out of the cockpit
Qantas prepares to farewell the Boeing 717 from their fleet
After over two decades of service, Qantas is retiring its Boeing 717 fleet as part of a broader fleet renewal initiative.
Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Sydney lands after bomb threat
An Air New Zealand flight from Wellington landed safely at Sydney Airport last night following a bomb threat reported on board
Turkish Airlines is set to return down under
On September 12th 2024, Sydney Airport announced Turkish Airlines will launch direct flights from Sydney to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur starting December 5th 2024, using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
Fast jets roar into action over Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
For the second year in a row, the Pacific Airshow brought their extravagant airshow down under to the Gold Coast after establishing itself as one of Americas top airshows, now its one of Australia’s best too.
Virgin Australia purchases Embraer jets
Earlier this week, Virgin Australia confirmed orders for eight new Embraer E190-E2 Jets amid their ongoing fleet renewal.