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We need help too, other regional airlines tell government

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November 5, 2025
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In a statement, the peak body for regional aviation welcomed the government’s “commitment to regional Australia”, but called on it to “support all Australian regional airline operators, not just Rex”. It comes as Transport Minister Catherine King annou…

Regional fare caps not going anywhere, promises WA government

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November 5, 2025
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The Regional Airfare Zone Cap scheme, which has flown more than 500,000 discounted airfares, was earlier this year extended into June 2026. Its potential expiry has sparked anxiety over possible huge jumps in fares, as reported by the ABC, but WA Trans…

Why This Airline Already Slashed Its Airbus A321XLR Order

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November 5, 2025
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The Airbus A321XLR is filling the mid-sized airplane market, but the loss of Abu Dhabi, engine issues, and weight limit its usefulness to Wizz Air.

Universal Revives ‘The Mummy’ with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Returning

Bardy Bigglesworth
November 5, 2025
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The project, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett of Radio Silence, ignores the 2008 third instalment.

Labor and Greens team up to block opposition motion seeking transparency on Albanese government’s Gaza refugee intake

Helen Carrie
November 5, 2025
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Labor and the Greens have teamed up to block the opposition’s bid to compel the government to release documents related to the intake of refugees from Gaza.

Trump Renominates Astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator After May Withdrawal

Helen Carrie
November 5, 2025
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Isaacman, who commanded the first all-civilian orbital mission in 2021 and led the first commercial spacewalk in 2024.

UPS Flight 2976 Crashes and Explodes Near Louisville Airport After Takeoff

Helen Carrie
November 5, 2025
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Authorities issued a five-mile shelter-in-place order due to potential toxic fumes from the cargo and the 280,000 gallons of fuel on board.

Government looks to keep a firm hand on Rex in Air T deal

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November 5, 2025
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Under the arrangements, Rex’s debt will be restructured, with $90 million owed to the government set to be carried forward in a profit-sharing arrangement, while another $60 million loan will be extended to help with engine care and maintenance in brin…

UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Crashes During Takeoff In Louisville

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November 5, 2025
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Local authorities reportedly responded to calls about an explosion near the airport.

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Chad and Zambia QoS issues highlighted by regulators

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November 5, 2025
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There is bad news for operators in both Chad and Zambia, whose telecommunications regulators have highlighted what they see as serious quality of service (QoS) deficiencies in their mobile communications offerings.