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Belgium retires its ‘bad purchase’ NH90 helicopters

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July 14, 2025
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The NH90 medium helicopter, manufactured by NHIndustries, has received negative feedback internationally with Australia and Norway having withdrawn the aircraft. The Australian decision took place after a fatal crash during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

Engines were switched off before Air India crash, report reveals

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July 14, 2025
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In the preliminary report into the 12 June crash, which killed 241 people on board and 19 on the ground, injuring 67 more, investigators from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) found that the plane’s engines both had their fuel cut o…

Defence officially launches Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025

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July 14, 2025
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This year’s exercise will feature a range of new Australian Defence Force capabilities, including UH-60M Black Hawks and the Precision Strike Missile.

‘Lights out’ – Australia’s last paper mill killed by power shortages

Helen Carrie
July 12, 2025
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Shameful management of our power systems in NSW.

Special Delivery: Qantas’ 1st A321XLR

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July 11, 2025
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Australian carrier Qantas has taken delivery of its very first Airbus A321xlr. The aircraft, assembled in Hamburg, made…

‘Remarkable’ feat as entire fighter jet training cohort passes

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July 11, 2025
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Out of the 10 successful graduates completing the Introductory Fighter Course (IFC), five will now go on to complete a conversion course to the F-35A, two to the Super Hornet, and another two to the Growler.

Rex collapse and plane shortage leads to less routes flown

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July 11, 2025
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A new report by Airservices Australia also reveals domestic flights declined slightly by 1 per cent during the same period, even as passenger numbers increased by 2 per cent.

Winners revealed in Australian Defence Industry Awards 2025

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July 11, 2025
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The event, overseen by Australian Aviation’s sister brand Defence Connect, was held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra on Thursday and run with support from Commonwealth Bank, the principal partner.

Slow take-off in wind behind 20-year-old pilot’s death

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July 10, 2025
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Jack Miller’s aircraft stalled shortly after leaving the ground at Bacchus Marsh, north‑west of Melbourne, in October last year, before entering a vertical descent into the ground.