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QantasLink turns to Skytrans to maintain Lord Howe flights

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October 28, 2024
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Skytrans will fly Dash 8 Q200s from Sydney to Lord Howe starting in February 2026 as QantasLink phases out its own Q200s, the only aircraft in the Qantas fleet capable of landing on the island’s short runway.

Qantas And Oman Air Deepen Partnership With Frequent Flier Rewards

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October 28, 2024
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Qantas Frequent Flyers now have an exciting new way to earn and redeem miles through a new agreement with Oman Air.

5 Fighter Jets Fitted With British Martin Baker Ejection Seats

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October 28, 2024
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Martin Baker has long supplied the Western fighter jet ejection seats and continues to export them from the US to South Korea.

QantasLink 717s make their last commercial flight

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October 28, 2024
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Flight QF1511 from Sydney touched down in Canberra at 6:08pm on Saturday aboard the 20-year-old aircraft VH-YQS. QantasLink was one of the world’s last three commercial operators of the 717, which it has now phased out in favour of its new Airbus A220-…

Australia’s fibre backbone race picks up speed

Brian Evans
October 28, 2024
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Digital data is created every time someone takes a photo on their mobile phone, sends an email or saves a document to the cloud.

Platform upgrades complete at Merredin Station

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October 28, 2024
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Work to build a new accessible platform at Merredin Station is now complete. The project included replacing the existing low-level …

The post Platform upgrades complete at Merredin Station appeared first on Rail Express.

Heritage listed Bundanoon Railway Station restored

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October 28, 2024
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The 1920s heyday of rail travel to the Southern Highlands has been returned to prominence, with restoration works completed on …

The post Heritage listed Bundanoon Railway Station restored appeared first on Rail Express.

GAO Report: 5 Reasons The US Military’s Tactical Aircraft Fail To Meet Mission Capable Rates

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October 28, 2024
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All service branches struggle to meet fighter jet readiness targets, and the issues are manifold and complicated.

Qantas captain, ex-Roulette pilot among 3 dead in collision

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October 28, 2024
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Current Qantas captain Gary Criddle, 72, had an extraordinary career that saw him fly 747s and A380s for the Flying Kangaroo, but also fly for the RAAF and RAN, as well as being part of the Roulettes display team.

Where Can You Find Multiple Airports Named After The Same Person?

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October 28, 2024
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There are many instances of it.