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Fiji man charged over alleged sexual assault on Virgin employee

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January 6, 2025
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The 24-year-old, identified as Suva farmer Ilaisa Tanoa Degei, fronted Nadi Magistrates Court on Monday. Tanoa Degei is alleged to have lured the woman into his car posing as a taxi driver, and has been charged with one count of rape and one of sexual …

NSW light plane crash leaves 2 experienced pilots dead

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January 6, 2025
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The bodies of 67-year-old Mark White, chief flying instructor at Midcoast Microlights, and 69-year-old Simon Peutrill have been recovered after their Sting S4, registered 23-1677 (similar aircraft pictured), plunged into the ocean near Scotts Head in t…

Highest attended Test Series in Australia

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January 6, 2025
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The Ashes series (vs. England) consistently draws the largest total crowds, particularly when held over five Tests.

First Navy aviator earns pilot’s wings at RAAF East Sale

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January 6, 2025
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Acting Sub-Lieutenant Natika Dunn was awarded her wings in a joint graduation of Navy and Air Force pilots from Course 278 ADF Intermediate Pilots Course. The Wings badge is given to aircrew who achieve required proficiency in flying military aircraft.

Qantas tops Australia’s 2024 on-time performance but lags globally

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January 6, 2025
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The Flying Kangaroo saw 73.93 per cent of its flights arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled time in 2024, compared to 73.4 per cent for Jetstar and 72.7 per cent for Virgin Australia, while 98.36 per cent of its flights were completed, according …

Brisbane Airport hits net zero

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January 6, 2025
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The airport made the switch on New Year’s Day, buying 100 per cent Queensland-based wind and solar energy generation from Stanwell in a deal first signed in 2022.

Melbourne runway blocked for hours after 787 tyre blowout

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January 6, 2025
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The airport was forced to shut its north-south runway on Sunday night following the incident, as the tyre damage to the Dreamliner, A6-BLN, meant it could not be immediately cleared from the runway and was reportedly stuck there for around 14 hours.

7% less seats on Sydney–Melbourne than pre-COVID

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January 3, 2025
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New data released by airline data company OAG reveals that while the route remained the fifth busiest domestic service in the world, the numbers were also slightly down on 2023.

Why Few Airlines Route Transoceanic Flights Along The Southern Hemisphere

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January 3, 2025
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The challenge for airlines is that flights would have to operate without suitable diversion options.

Exclusive: Resurrected Qantas 717 finally retires

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January 3, 2025
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Qantas has finally retired its fleet of the iconic aircraft type months after the last plane was quietly brought out of a high-profile retirement.