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SriLankan Airlines to boost Melbourne-Colombo capacity

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March 17, 2026
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The carrier, which currently flies daily between the Victorian and Sri Lankan hubs, will add extra A330-300 flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, increasing seats by more than 92,000 per year. It comes as Melbourne marks its busiest February on r…

AirAsia warns of customer service scam

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March 17, 2026
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AirAsia – Malaysia’s largest carrier – said that travellers should “avoid contacting customer service numbers found on unverified sources” and be wary of any links circulated via WhatsApp or other messaging services.

Chaos In Dubai: Foreign Carriers Barred From DXB After Drone Hits Fuel Tank

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March 17, 2026
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UAE airspace was immediately shutdown but has since reopened.

A Bit of Gray on an Emerald Isle

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March 17, 2026
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Ireland is best known for its many greens, but the striking grays of the island’s Burren region also stand out in satellite images.

British Airways Returns To Melbourne After 20 Years With New Boeing 787 Service

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March 17, 2026
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British Airways’ new daily service to Melbourne via Kuala Lumpur takes off in January, just in time for the Australian Open and Melbourne Grand Prix.

British Airways to bring back Melbourne flights next year

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March 17, 2026
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The UK flag carrier will fly daily between Melbourne and London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur on its four-class 787-9 Dreamliners starting on 11 January. The airline’s only current Australian destination is Sydney, which it flies daily via Singapore.

Australia’s jet fuel supply secure for now, says Transport Minister

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March 17, 2026
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Speaking to ABC Radio National, Transport Minister Catherine King said she had “heard reports” that China had told its oil refineries to halt exports, but that Qantas and Virgin were in a position to handle at least any short-term disruptions.

RAAF joins major Indo-Pacific sub hunting exercise in Guam

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March 17, 2026
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The deployment sees a No. 12 Squadron RAAF Boeing P-8A Poseidon operating from Andersen Air Force Base as part of Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States Navy-led training activity focused on high-end submarine detection and tracking.

Will Boom Ever Fly? United CEO Gives Overture A 50-50 Chance

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March 17, 2026
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Scott Kirby has some strong thoughts on the startup program and manufacturer.

NASA Invites Media to Learn About Upcoming X-59 Test Flights

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March 17, 2026
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NASA will hold a media teleconference at 5:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 19 to highlight plans for its X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft’s upcoming flight tests. The teleconference is set to take place after the X-59 is scheduled to complete its second flight, in California. For the media call, NASA leadership will join representatives from […]