Lord of the Wings: Return of the King

She's back – after Labor secured a thumping majority in this month's federal election, Catherine King has been reappointed to her portfolio as minister for transport and infrastructure. In her first term, the minister released an Aviation White Paper, pushed ahead with reforms to Sydney slots, backed the new Western Sydney Airport, ended the war over Melbourne's airport rail link, and pledged to save Rex from going under – so what can we expect this time around? Adam and Jake look at what the government – and the minister – might prioritise for aviation over the next three years and potentially beyond. Plus, Australia's busiest day for air travel in five years – and we promise we'll stop talking about America eventually, but seriously, what's the go with America?