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Swissport expands in Australia and NZ

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February 10, 2025
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The company, which provides ground services to 29 domestic and international airline customers at 18 airports across both countries, has opened a new location at Melbourne Airport and renovated its facility in Sydney, with plans to open air cargo opera…

Queensland’s 50c public transport fares hit six-month mark, with patronage up nearly 20pc

Helen Carrie
February 10, 2025
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It’s proven very popular with public transport users, to the surprise of absolutely no-one.

WA’s major parties promise millions for Albany Airport

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February 10, 2025
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The Coalition says it will provide $14 million, and Labor $11.5 million, to complete upgrades backed by $14.6 million from the Federal Government if elected on 8 March. The funding will assist the airport in the state’s southwest to complete its $30 mi…

RAAF Base East Sale begins 12-month SAF program

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February 10, 2025
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It comes after Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced in October that Australia’s military would target achieving net zero emissions by 2050 by transitioning to alternative fuel sources and introducing renewable electricity.

Australians just lost their entitlement to free speech

Helen Carrie
February 8, 2025
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Yesterday, the Albanese Labor government and the Liberal-National Coalition teamed up to ram through deeply flawed legislation that could have serious consequences for free speech.

Virgin will not appoint Paul Jones as CEO

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February 7, 2025
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In a brief announcement on Friday afternoon, the carrier put paid to months of rumours about Jones’ ascendancy to replace outgoing CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, following apparent pushback from corners such as the Transport Workers’ Union and the federal employm…

AC/DC tour of Australia and New Zealand likely

Helen Carrie
February 7, 2025
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Overnight, Angus Young and Co. announced a second European run this year, which will see the rockers play 12 open-air dates across 10 countries – including Edinburgh, Scotland, the birthplace of the Young clan.

Air New Zealand fleet woes force axing of seasonal Seoul services

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February 6, 2025
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In a statement, the carrier announced that “engine availability challenges” across the Air New Zealand fleet will prevent it from resuming Seoul flights in October after the final flight for this season on 29 March. The route is operated by Air New Zea…

70-year-old Vampire sees the sun again

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February 6, 2025
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The History and Heritage – Air Force Restoration Support Section (HH-AF RSS) brought back the aircraft, A79-440, for the RAAF’s No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron, which has not flown for 65 years. The plane had been mounted as a gate guardian at Amber…

Aussie drone company greenlit for US expansion

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February 6, 2025
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Queensland-based FlyFreely, which is also cleared to operate in Australia and New Zealand, has been granted approval by the Federal Aviation Administration to operate as part of the Low Altitude Authorisation and Notification Capability.