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Air race Piper lost power before F-35 near miss at Tindal, says ATSB

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March 19, 2026
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In its report into the incident on 28 August 2025, the safety watchdog noted that the PA-28, VH-TKX, had neither a functioning radio nor transponder due to a broken alternator, and was communicating with other pilots in the race via a group chat on the…

Sub-orbital spaceplane takes part in NZ Navy sensor trial

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March 19, 2026
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The experiment, known as the Dawn Aerospace Radar Tracking Experiment (DARTE), saw Dawn Aerospace operate its suborbital spaceplane Aurora from the Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre, south of Christchurch. At sea, the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMN…

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Australia’s “Red Centre” Turns Green

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March 19, 2026
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Abundant rainfall in February and March 2026 transformed the desert landscape of Central Australia.

Researchers find major cause of aircraft carbon fibre degradation

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March 19, 2026
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The scientists from Monash University and RMIT examined different carbon fibre laminate designs under various hot and humid conditions, and found that moisture, rather than “specific temperature or humidity”, is the “dominant factor controlling how the…

Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 717s To Allegedly Go Months Without WiFi Due To System Switch

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March 19, 2026
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The jets are upgrading to a faster satellite WiFi system.

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Iran oil crisis: Why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liability

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March 19, 2026
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The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent oil prices past US$100 a barrel – and Kiwis flocking to fill up. Petrol just hit $3

The 6 Most Significant System Differences Between The F-22 Raptor & F-35 Lightning II

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March 19, 2026
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The F-22 & F-35s system differences reflect the different time periods they were developed as well as different mission sets.

No ADF personnel injured in Iranian strike near UAE air base

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March 19, 2026
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An accommodation block and medical facility were damaged by fire during the attack on 18 March, the PM said during a press conference in Tasmania.

5 Economy Seats With The World’s Greatest Pitch In 2026

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March 19, 2026
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Most airlines offer 30-32 inches of seat pitch in economy class, although a few can get up to 34 inches on select seats in some configurations.

Why In The World Does American Airlines Fly The Boeing 787 And Not The Airbus A350?

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March 19, 2026
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The carrier has decided against operating the flagship Airbus widebody.