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Opinion: Time for a fresh look at ‘pay-on-delay’

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June 6, 2025
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Airlines should be made to cough up if delays and cancellations leave customers out of pocket, argues Jake Nelson.

Western Sydney Airport releases draft master plan

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June 6, 2025
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The document, which covers available facilities and infrastructure; strategic planning context; sustainability; and forward plans, provides a “cohesive roadmap for the airport precinct” as demand for aviation in Sydney is set to double over the next 25…

Melbourne Airport documentary to premiere Thursday

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June 5, 2025
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Narrated by comedian Susie Youssef, the first episode of Airport 24/7 airs on Network 10 at 7:30pm this Thursday, with parent company Paramount saying it offers “exclusive access to restricted areas and high-pressure moments”.

What next for aviation after Labor’s election landslide?

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June 5, 2025
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Jake Nelson takes a look at what the aviation sector might expect from the re-elected Labor government over the next few years.

Fatal Caboolture collision caused by lack of awareness, says ATSB

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June 5, 2025
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The accident on 28 July 2023 killed the Jabiru’s pilot David Maddern and his wife Jan Maddern, leaving the male pilot of the Pawnee uninjured. According to the ATSB, the multiple runways and lack of a tower at the airfield were both contributing factor…

Warbirds #397 | Avro Lancaster ‘G for George’ dismantled

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June 5, 2025
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Warbirds, classic aircraft, museum and airshow news. This month, Restored DC-3 Dakota sees a revamp in regional NSW and WII-era P-40 Kittyhawk unveiled

Traffic #397 | Qantas 767F’s new life and Cathay 747s

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June 5, 2025
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Qantas 767F off to new charitable life in the US Much like hundreds of young Australian pilots, the last Qantas Boeing 767 has officially departed Australia for the greener pastures of the US. The dedicated freighter aircraft, previously registered VH-…

Register #397 | Trade wars pump the brakes on aircraft sales

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June 5, 2025
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All the changes from CASA’s aircraft register, as analysed by Hannah Dowling. This quarter, Qantas’ first A321XLRs appear on the register.

Preliminary Western Sydney flight paths get ministerial thumbs up

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June 5, 2025
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Speaking at the airport on Wednesday, the Transport Minister said that in order to minimise noise impact on surrounding communities, reciprocal runway operations (RRO) will be prioritised at night, with a specific noise abatement procedure employed, wh…

Airport embraces the sunshine with new solar project

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June 5, 2025
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The new 190.24kW system, described as “a significant step towards the airport’s goal of achieving 50 per cent renewable energy use by 2030”, will reduce energy consumption in the terminal by 17 per cent and help Sunshine Coast Airport meet its scope 2 …