Overview

• The teenager allegedly climbed through a hole in Avalon Airport's security fence and boarded a Jetstar flight armed with a shotgun and a fake bomb on March 6, 2025.
• Passengers and crew restrained the boy after he reportedly claimed to have bombs in his bag, preventing a potential disaster.
• He now faces additional charges, including attempted hijacking and prejudicing the safe operation of an aircraft with intent to kill, on top of the initial 12 charges.
• Authorities, including the Department of Home Affairs and counter-terrorism teams, are conducting ongoing investigations, with some details suppressed due to national security concerns.
• Avalon Airport has launched an internal review of its security protocols in response to the breach, highlighting vulnerabilities in regional airport security.