JUNE 29, 2026. AUSTRALIA

VietJet applies for Australian AOC for domestic ops - report

Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air is reportedly seeking an Australian air operator certificate as it explores launching domestic flights. If approved, the airline would become the latest contender in Australia’s competitive domestic aviation market, joining several proposed new entrants.

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JUNE 29, 2026. FIJI

Fiji Government directs budget relief to Fiji Airways

The Fijian Government will provide Fiji Airways with a FJD200 million government guarantee and extend its tax loss carry forward provisions as part of the 2026–2027 Budget. The airline says the measures will strengthen its financial position as it navigates higher fuel prices and rising operating costs.

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Qantas A380-800 at Sydney Airport

  • New Zealand airports get set for winter holiday peak

    JUNE 19, 2026: New Zealand’s airports are preparing for a busy winter holiday period despite widespread economic gloom and domestic capacity cuts. Demand for international flights, particularly trans-Tasman services, is strong and, in many cases, is outperforming demand in 2025.

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  • Aero Dili marks eight years of flying, launches new route

    JUNE 26, 2026: Aero Dili has notched up eight years of flying and marked the anniversary with the inaugural flight to its newest destination. Timor-Leste’s only airline was founded on June 21, 2018. Eight years later to the day, it has landed in Darwin.

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  • Sharp Airlines to resume Melbourne – King Island route

    JUNE 25, 2026: Sharp Airlines will resume Melbourne Essendon – King Island passenger flights in October after securing Tasmanian Government support and a new Australia Post contract. The airline says the services will help reconnect the Bass Strait island while longer-term solutions for the route are explored.

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  • ATSB flags possible cause of DA42 Parafield Airport crash

    JUNE 25, 2026: A fractured nose landing gear actuator rod may have contributed to the Diamond DA42 crash at Parafield Airport in April 2026. ATSB investigators found evidence of fatigue cracking and are examining whether the failed part interfered with the rudder controls.

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June 2026 News Briefs

JUNE 29, 2026: The Tasmanian Government’s Tasmanian Access Strategy 2040, released last week, identifies the establishment of direct seasonal flights from a key Asian hub as a top priority in creating a sustainable and affordable air network for the state. The proposal would be pursued in partnership with Hobart Airport (HBA) and with support from the Australian Government’s Aviation Attraction Fund.

Read the strategy paper here.

JUNE 26, 2026: Lobby group Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ) has criticised the rising taxes, fees, charges and regulatory costs imposed on airlines across the region. The organisation says these increasing costs, together with weaker-than-expected demand, contributed to Jetstar’s decision to axe two trans-Tasman routes this week.

Read the news release here.

JUNE 26, 2026: Fiji Airways has responded to calls for airlines to launch international services from Suva Nausori Airport (SUV). CEO Paul Scurrah said such flights are not commercially viable without government support and, unless that support is forthcoming, the airline will not begin international operations from Suva.

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JUNE 25, 2026: Air Oceania is in talks to resume flights between Nouméa Magenta (GEA) and Ouvéa (UVE) in the Loyalty Islands. Ouvéa is one of two Loyalty Islands airports blockaded by protesters since early March, specifically targeting Air Calédonie services. Air Oceania says resumption talks with customs authorities and other agencies have progressed well.

Read the news release here.

JUNE 25, 2026: Perth Airport (PER) has hired Duratec Limited and West Coast Civil Pty Ltd to deliver early contractor involvement (ECI) services for the airport’s Jet Fuel Expansion Program. The ECI phase will steer the project through concept design, supporting the development of critical aviation fuel infrastructure as part of Perth Airport’s multi‑billion-dollar expansion program.

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JUNE 25,2026: Dunedin Airport (DUD) says almost 50,000 passengers have travelled between Dunedin and Coolangatta/Gold Coast Airport (OOL) since Jetstar started its thrice weekly (rising to four per week in peak periods) A320-200 operated round-trips 12 months ago.

Read the news release here.

JUNE 24, 2025: Deutsche Bank has committed AUD100 million as sole lender in the 12-year tranche of a refinancing package for North Queensland Airports, owner and operator of Cairns (CNS) and Mackay (MKY) Airports. The broader refinancing was structured as a multi tranche debt facility, bringing together a consortium of lenders across three to 12-year tenors.

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JUNE 24, 2026: Papua New Guinea’s National Airports Corporation says work on the upgrade of Hoskins Airport (HKN) has passed the halfway mark. The contractor has recently completed airside works on stages 1 to 7, and is awaiting approval to commence stage 8, which will result in the available runway length being limited to 1,090 metres. When complete, the work will see the current 1,960-metre runway extended by 60 metres to 2,050 metres.

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JUNE 23, 2026: Air Oceania has resumed flights to and from Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA) after suspending all flights last week due to a fuel shortage.

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JUNE 23, 2026: Air New Zealand and Taiwan’s EVA Air have expanded their codeshare partnership, with Air New Zealand placing EVA’s flight designator on its Queenstown (ZQN) – Brisbane (BNE) flights and EVA Air placing Air New Zealand’s flight designator on its Taipei (TPE) – Busan (PUS) flights. The change took effect in mid-June.

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JUNE 22, 2026: A fully loaded Air New Zealand A320-200 registered as ZK-OJS (msn 04926) became “stuck in the mud” at Christchurch Airport (CHC) early on June 21 after its main landing gear veered onto the grass area beside the taxiway during the pushback procedure. ZK-OJS was pulled off the grass overnight. The aircraft was operating NZ582 to Auckland (AKL).

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Solomon Airlines A320-200

JUNE 24, 2026. SOLOMON ISLANDS

Solomon Airlines CEO accepts PM’s reform challenge

The CEO of Solomon Airlines has welcomed calls from Prime Minister Matthew Wale to accelerate reform and fast track a strategic roadmap. The CEO says the airline faces significant challenges but is committed to restructuring and pursuing new partnerships.

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Jeju Air airplane flying against a cloudy sky

JUNE 24, 2026. NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

Saipan welcomes first international flight since Sinlaku

Scheduled international flights have resumed at Saipan Airport for the first time since a typhoon damaged the airport in April, with Jeju Air restarting services on the weekend. The airport's reopening can't come soon enough for the US territory, which is experiencing a long term decline in tourist numbers.

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June 2026 Aircraft Movements

JUNE 19, 2026: PNG Air is presently ferrying its third ATR42-600 to Port Moresby (POM). The aircraft, P2-ATS (msn 1217) departed Toulouse (QYF) on June 16 for Malta (MLA) and at the time of publication, is in Jaipur (JAI).

JUNE 19, 2026: Virgin Australia is preparing to ferry its twentieth B737-8 to Australia. The aircraft, VH-8VF (msn 67037), is due to depart Melbourne (MLB) for Brisbane (BNE) on June 19. The aircraft typically ferry via Ontario (ONT) and Kona (KOA).

JUNE 15, 2026: Australia Corporate Jet Centres advises it is about to take delivery of its second E190-E2. The aircraft, VH-IGJ (msn 19020165) is undergoing final pre-delivery work in São Paulo.

JUNE 12, 2026: Qantas is expected to ferry its seventh A321-200XLR to Australia over the weekend. At the time of publication, VH-OGG (msn 12853) remains at Toulouse (TLS) but it is due to depart on Friday morning (local time) for Brisbane (BNE) via Bengaluru (BLR).

JUNE 9, 2026: The Qantas Group is preparing to ferry in its first owned E190 E2. The aircraft, VH-E9A (msn 190.00250) is at Norwich (NWI) ahead of its delivery flight. The aircraft will be operated by Qantas-owned subsidiary carrier, Network Aviation.

JUNE 8, 2026: National Jet Express has ferried in its thirteenth DHC-8-Q400. The aircraft, VH-8QE (msn 4205), flew into Perth (PER) from Zagreb (ZAG) via Duqm (DQM) and Gan Island (GAN) on June 5. It is leased from TrueNoord.

JUNE 4, 2026: Virgin Australia has ferried in its nineteenth B737-8. The aircraft, VH-8VD (msn 67040), arrived in Brisbane (BNE) on June 2, have flown in from Melbourne (MLB) via Ontario (ONT) and Kona (KOA).

JUNE 3, 2026: Virgin Australia has ferried in its eighteenth B737-8. The aircraft, VH-8VE (msn 67041), arrived in Brisbane (BNE) on May 30, have flown in from Melbourne (MLB) via Ontario (ONT) and Kona (KOA). It commenced revenue flights on June 3.

JUNE 1, 2026: Jetstar is ferrying in its twenty-fifth A321-200NX. The aircraft, VH OLU (msn 13084) departed Toulouse (TLS) bound for Melbourne (MEL) on May 30. It is due to land in Australia today, June 1, after stops in via Istanbul (IST), Muscat (MCT) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL).

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Pacific Air Charters Tecnam P2012 Traveller

JUNE 23, 2026. AMERICAN SAMOA

Pacific Air Charters targets late 2026 American Samoa launch

Hawaii-based Pacific Air Charters says it plans to launch scheduled passenger flights in American Samoa later this year. The move could end Samoa Airways’ long-running monopoly on inter-island services and threaten a key part of the airline’s existing business.

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June 2026 Route Briefs

JUNE 26, 2026: China Eastern Airlines will return to Adelaide (ADL) in December with thrice-weekly A350-900 operated Shanghai Pudong (PVG) - Adelaide round-trips operating between December 17, 2026, and February 15, 2027. China Eastern’s current seasonal flights to Adelaide end on August 2.

JUNE 26, 2026: China Eastern Airlines will increase its B777-300ER operated Shanghai Pudong (PVG)  - Auckland (ADL) - Buenos Aires (EZE) round-trips from two to four per week, effective November 30, 2026.

JUNE 26, 2026: Qantas will end is four times weekly A220-300 operated Melbourne (MEL) – Alice Springs (ASP) round-trips, effective November 14, 2026. The airlines attributes the decision to rising costs and falling demand.

JUNE 26, 2026: Qantas will suspend its four times weekly B737-800 operated Darwin (DRW) – Singapore (SIN) round-trips, effective October 24, 2026. The airline currently plans to resume the flights in June 2027 although they will only operate seasonally, in this case, until August 2027.

JUNE 26, 2026: Qantas will suspended its twice weekly A330-300 operated QF53/54 Brisbane (BNE) – Singapore (SIN) round-trips, effective October 24, 2026. The services are currently expected to return at the end of March 2027. QF51/52 continue to operate daily.

JUNE 26, 2026: Jetstar will end its thrice-weekly A320-200 operated Christchurch (CHC) – Cairns (CNS) round-trips, effective October 23, 2026. The airline says the decision is due to rising costs and falling demand.

JUNE 26, 2026: Jetstar will end its thrice-weekly A320-200 operated Auckland (AKL) – Maroochydore/Sunshine Coast (MCY) round-trips, effective October 23, 2026. The airline attributes the decision to rising costs and falling demand.

JUNE 26, 2026: Jetstar will commence four times weekly A320-200 operated Sydney (SYD) – Christchurch (CHC) round-trips, effective October 26, 2026.

JUNE 25, 2026: Sharp Airlines will resume it Melbourne Essendon (MEB) – King Island (KNS) from late October after the Tasmanian Government stepped in with financial assistance. There will be up to six weekly round-trips.

JUNE 25, 2026: China Airlines will step up its A350-900 operated Australian flights in October, increasing its five times weekly Taipei (TPE) – Brisbane (BNE) flights from five to six per week from October 26; Taipei – Melbourne (MEL) round-trips from four to five per week from October 28; and its Taipei – Sydney (SYD) round-trips from five to seven per week from October 25.

JUNE 23, 2026: China Eastern Airlines has commenced twice-weekly A350 900 operated Shanghai Pudong (PVG) – Adelaide (ADL) round-trips through August 2, 2026.

JUNE 23, 2026: Aero Dili has commenced twice-weekly A320-200 operated Dili (DIL) – Darwin (DRW) round-trips, effective June 21, 2026.

JUNE 22, 2026: Virgin Australia will begin its seasonal thrice-weekly B737 800 operated Canberra (CBR) – Denpasar (DPS) flights today, June 22.

JUNE 18, 2026: Qantas has commenced thrice-weekly B737-800 operated Auckland (AKL) – Coolangatta/Gold Coast (OOL) round trips, effective June 16, 2026.

JUNE 18, 2025: Qantas has commenced thrice-weekly B737-800 operated Auckland (AKL) – Apia (APW) round trips, effective June 17, 2026.

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Air Tahiti Nui B787-9

JUNE 23, 2026. FRENCH POLYNESIA

Revenue rises but Air Tahiti Nui posts loss for FY2025

Air Tahiti Nui has reported a CFP2.413 billion loss in 2025 despite higher revenue. Increased competition, lower load factors, legal costs and a weaker charter business weighed on results. Meanwhile, the airline warned of a tougher operating environment in 2026.

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