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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
November 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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
November 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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
November 13, 2025 at 4:21 AM
🦖 “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
October 29, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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
October 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
✈️ “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
October 16, 2025 at 6:29 AM
🚨 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: https://bit.ly/474ptjh
##aviation #aerospace
October 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The mystery of metal fatigue... is it a natural property of metal or something more sinister? 🕵️‍♂️✈️ #aviation #aerospace
October 15, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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!
October 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
✈️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
October 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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
October 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
✨ 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
September 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
🚨 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
September 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
🚨 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
September 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
🚨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
September 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
✈️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...
September 17, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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
September 11, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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
https://bit.ly/4gh4cXX
September 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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
September 10, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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
https://bit.ly/4nnRaKA
September 10, 2025 at 6:45 AM
“Outback Wrangler” star Matt Wright has been found guilty on two counts relating to a 2022 helicopter crash in Arnhem Land, a verdict he says he plans to appeal. #aviation #aerospace
https://bit.ly/3JEaSmU
August 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Koala Airlines CEO Bill Astling has confirmed that his start-up carrier has secured leases for three 737 MAX aircraft slated to be delivered next year. #aviation #aerospace
https://bit.ly/472LS2h
August 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🚨Game of Thorns Week 3 Update!🚨

We may have finally found Adam Thorn’s perfect replacement… but spoiler, she’s also his nemesis😈 Meet Emilie the Frenchie, here to keep our enemies close and annoy Adam to his absolute nightmare.

Who’s tuning in just to make Adam squirm?🙋‍♂️
##aviation
August 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
✈️🎨 What Kind of Plane Do You See?
On this week’s Australian Aviation, we dive into a fabulous (and unique) rendition of a #Qantas aircraft painted by Adam Thorn. 🎨
Is it a twin jet? A masterpiece? You decide! Drop your thoughts on what plane you think it is in the comments. 👇
#aviation #aerospace
August 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
We are so excited to be kicking off the #AustralianAviationAwards for 2024!
Tonight, we celebrate excellence and innovation in aviation. Congrats to all finalists – your achievements are truly inspiring!
August 29, 2024 at 9:06 AM