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Tottenham Yard on 9-12-2024

Brian Evans
December 10, 2024
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The XPT came through on the down for Sydney.

Ground handlers cancel strike as dnata makes a deal

Guest authors
December 10, 2024
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Workers were due to take industrial action on Wednesday, but have won an in-principle agreement that will see an 11 per cent pay rise over two years as well as improvements to rostering and working conditions. Ninety-eight per cent of workers voted in …

Is the White Paper just white noise?

Guest authors
December 9, 2024
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After more than a year’s wait, the government’s Aviation White Paper arrived in August. But will it make a difference? Jake Nelson breaks down industry reactions from the Australian Aviation Summit.

Emirates switches Melbourne–Singapore to third Dubai service

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December 9, 2024
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The Gulf carrier will end its daily flights from Melbourne to Singapore on 30 March next year, with flight number EK404/405 – to be reassigned to a 777-300ER service, which will operate non-stop to Dubai instead of travelling via Singapore.

Regional business travel up despite sector’s woes

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December 9, 2024
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According to data released by Flight Centre’s Corporate Traveller division, corporate travel to regional Australia increased by 13 per cent year-on-year in the September 2024 quarter, with Mackay, Newcastle, Cairns, Townsville, and the Gold Coast among…

To avoid recession, cut interest rates next week

Helen Carrie
December 9, 2024
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The logic is that politically elected government ministers cannot be trusted to make the tough decisions required to maintain economic discipline.

Father of injured cyclist lashes out as Andrews crash case heads to civil trial

Helen Carrie
December 9, 2024
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“It is costing us. This recording was produced to three experts as well,” Caitlin said.

Qantas gears up for Christmas as more freight expected this year

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December 9, 2024
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The Flying Kangaroo expects to deliver more than 50,000 tonnes of international and domestic freight over the holiday season, with its domestic freighter fleet to fly around 550 additional hours across November and December, adding 3,000 tonnes of dome…

Upgrades complete on RAAF Base Williamtown

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December 9, 2024
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Commencing in December 2020, Downer delivered major aircraft pavement reconstruction; stormwater drainage and aeronautical ground lighting runway upgrade works; and the construction and installation of two aircraft arrestor systems.

WA company to 3D-print aircraft propulsion systems for Defence

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December 9, 2024
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Aurora Labs, engaged in a $319,000 contract by the Australian Department of Defence, will build on the ongoing development of A3D’s existing micro gas turbines and support defence operations utilising unmanned aerial systems platforms.