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Rex warns Armidale ‘last in line’ for return after MP’s attack

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February 8, 2024
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Adam Marshall, Nationals member for Northern Tablelands, accused Rex of breaking a “public commitment” to return to Armidale next month after the airline announced that services between Sydney and the northern NSW city would not resume until at least O…

Airservices performance rallies in January after December dip

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February 8, 2024
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12 per cent of ground delays and 1 per cent of arrival cancellations in January were attributable to Airservices, down from 16 per cent and 6 per cent in December respectively. The air traffic control body had attributed its December performance to “st…

Marles reaffirms decision to dispose of Taipans despite repair offer

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February 8, 2024
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, speaking to an ABC television interview on 7 February, reaffirmed the government’s decision to scrap the Australian Defence Force transport helicopters ahead of their planned withdrawal dat…

US accelerates Black Hawk deliveries to Australia

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February 7, 2024
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The decision means Army will have a fleet of 12 this year, as part of a wider announcement that sees Lockheed Martin awarded a $340 million sustainment contract for the aircraft.

Report by ex-ACCC chair says Qantas does price gouge

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February 7, 2024
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Allan Fels also recommended airport prices be formally regulated and the removal of restrictions on domestic and international aviation.

Hypoxia possible cause of fire surveillance crash

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February 7, 2024
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In its preliminary report, air crash investigators said voice recordings showed the pilot’s rate and volume of speech had “substantially lowered”.

Qantas installs dual-blade wingtips on 737s

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February 7, 2024
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The ‘Split Scimitar’ design improves fuel efficiency by up to 2 per cent by reducing air drag that forms behind an aircraft as it flies.

Forgotten Aircraft: The Story Of The Lesser-Known Douglas DC-5

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February 7, 2024
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Designed to be a short-haul version of the Douglas DC-3, the DC-5’s life was cut short by World War Two.

Video Podcast: Boo returns to the Australian Aviation Podcast

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February 6, 2024
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Former fighter pilot Christian “Boo” Boucousis comes back from Miami, Florida to discuss with Adam how the industry has changed since he left the Australian Aviation Podcast.

Major progress for Suburban Rail Loop as construction begins on all six rails stations under stage one

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February 6, 2024
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Despite an opposition pledge to scrap the project and a funding shortage, construction has begun on the Suburban Rail Loop, with Premier Jacinta Allan warning “there’s no turning back”.