Snap security review ordered at airports after teen allegedly ‘hijacked’ plane armed with shotgun in Victoria
Tony Burke has ordered a snap security review of regional airports after a teen allegedly hijacked a flight at Victoria’s Avalon Airport armed with a loaded shotgun.
Huge move after plane ‘hijack’ attempt
Police have charged a 17-year-old boy with several offences, including unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, after he ...
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Airports told to complete security checks after Avalon incident
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has directed large regional airports to conduct an urgent risk assessment following a ...
Urgent security review ordered for airports across country after Avalon breach
Regional airports across the country, including NSW, have been ordered to undertake rapid security assessments after a ...
Government to review Australian airport security protocols following alleged boarding with weapon
A teenager who allegedly boarded a Jetstar flight armed with a shotgun has triggered a review of security at airports around Australia.
‘A gun, knives and a can of fuel’: Passengers recount terrifying moment when armed teen boarded flight
By the time Jetstar passenger Daniel Defina realised a teenager was trying to board his Sydney-bound flight armed with a ...