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Row between Ampol and TWU reignites with Sydney strike back on

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August 21, 2024
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The work stoppages will occur from 1am to 5am, 7am to 11am, and 6pm to 10pm on Friday 23 August, and could affect 16 airlines including Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Delta and British Airways, with longer domestic and long-haul internationa…

Jetstar’s cancellations double after CrowdStrike crash

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August 21, 2024
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New BITRE figures released by the Department of Transport also revealed, industry-wide, just 72.5 per cent of flights departed on time in July.

Technical issues force Boeing to ground 777X test flights

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August 21, 2024
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The 777X fleet, slated to be the world’s largest twin-engine widebody when it begins operations, has been grounded after a key component – said to be a structural component between the engine and the airframe – was found to be faulty.

Quickstep looks to sell its maintenance and repair business

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August 21, 2024
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According to a recent filing with the ASX, the aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and aftermarket services provider outlined it was looking to “sell all or a majority” share of the business unit to a global entity with a focus on the MRO market.

Wagner and Boeing to build sustainable fuel plant in Brisbane

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August 20, 2024
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The project has secured $760,000 in Queensland Government funding and aims to start construction in 2026. It will use LanzaJet’s Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) technology to create ethanol-based fuel, with the expectation of 102 million litres of SAF per year.

Juneyao Air to give Melbourne another Shanghai link

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August 20, 2024
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The Shanghai-based carrier will operate three 787-9 Dreamliner flights per week between Melbourne and Shanghai Pudong Airport starting on 19 December, increasing to daily services in the peak period. Each flight will carry up to 324 passengers, includi…

NSW Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project

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August 20, 2024
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The NSW Government is upgrading and modifying some of the rail infrastructure across NSW, as part of Mariyung and Regional Rail fleet projects.

Taipan inquiry no closer to answers as confusion reigns

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August 20, 2024
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Investigations and hearings into the fatal crash of Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopter, call sign Bushman 83, on 28 July last year continue to provide unclear answers and an uncertain release date for any official accident report.

Video Podcast: F-15 pilot Joel Neeb on training the US Air Force’s best

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August 20, 2024
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In this special episode, former F-15 pilot Joel Neeb, visiting Sydney from the US, talks through his amazing career and the secret sauce that makes the best fighter pilots.

Wangaratta Station Precinct improvements take shape

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August 20, 2024
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Key features of the Wangaratta Station Precinct design are starting to take shape, revealing improvements to accessibility, connectivity and visual amenity. The Wangaratta community has […]