The Latest Breaking News from The Royal Australian Air Force

Newcastle Airport flights disrupted as runway closes for RAAF investigation

The Herald understands the closure was caused by lighting issues.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 10

Military honours for personnel across land, sea and air

High-performing Australian Defence Force personnel across the Navy, Army and Air Force have been recognised for their outstanding service and contribution.

AAP · Jun 7

Australia is sending an aircraft and personnel to the Middle East. Does this mean we are entering the war?

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is off to another Middle Eastern war, which is likely a surprise to many given how contentious the country’s involvement in the Iraq war was.

The Conversation · Mar 10

Newcastle air show expected to draw record one-day crowd to city: council

The air show will be held on Saturday, November 18.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2023

Australia to buy 20 C-130 Hercules aircraft from the US for $6.6 billion

Australia says it will buy 20 new C-130 Hercules planes from the United States in a $6.6 billion deal that will increase by two-thirds the number of the Australian air force’s second-largest heavy transport aircraft

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023

RAAF plans major air show for Newcastle

The Royal Australian Air Force is planning a major air show at Williamtown in November which could attract tens of thousands of people to the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 16, 2023