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Newcastle’s new terminal opens to arriving passengers

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July 30, 2025
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All arrivals are now entering through the new terminal as of this week, ahead of the previously-scheduled August opening date. It comes as Newcastle prepares for a full opening of the terminal to accommodate the beginning of international services in O…

Air New Zealand appoints digital chief as next CEO

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July 30, 2025
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Nikhil Ravishankar, who has been at the airline for almost five years, will succeed Foran when he leaves the post on 20 October. According to Air New Zealand, during his tenure Ravishankar has led major advances in the airline’s technology, Airpoints l…

ACCC fines Webjet $9m for ‘misleading’ fees

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July 29, 2025
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The Federal Court ordered Webjet to pay the penalties after it admitted to making false or misleading statements about the price of flights and booking confirmations between 2018 and 2023, having advertised prices that excluded compulsory fees.

Skytrans rebrands to SmartLynx Australia

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July 29, 2025
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ASG, which purchased Skytrans last year and expanded it into wet-leasing operations with Airbus A319s, is bringing the airline’s branding in line with other carriers it owns including EU-based SmartLynx Airlines and Thailand-based Thai SmartLynx.

Airlines profitable target for hackers, says ex-FBI director

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July 29, 2025
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Paul Abbate, former deputy director of the FBI, talks about the Scattered Spider, the importance of reporting, and how to train employees to spot social engineering attacks.

Turbulence blamed as R44 lands on banks of Parramatta River

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July 29, 2025
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An ATSB investigation into the incident revealed that one of the passengers described the aircraft as “rolling left and right” before “diving towards the water”.

Outback Wrangler star pleads not guilty to perverting justice

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July 28, 2025
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Matt Wright will stand trial over the 2022 Robinson R44 crash in remote West Arnhem Land that killed Chris “Willow” Wilson and seriously injured pilot Sebastian Robinson.

Neurologist completes ‘Fly for Kids’ journey around Australia

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July 28, 2025
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Associate professor Andrew Kornberg has already raised more than $2 million of his $4.5 million target and undertook the flight in his own single-engine plane.

RAAF KC-30A refuels next-gen F-15EX Eagle II

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July 28, 2025
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The manoeuvre took place as the Australian and US Air Forces conducted refuelling trials during March and April at Eglin Air Force Base, in Florida, and Base Edwards, in California.

Ansett brand relaunched as ‘AI-powered’ travel website

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July 28, 2025
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Constantine Frantzeskos, who describes himself as a “marketing and digital strategist to the world’s boldest organisations”, has partnered with travel startup Travlr to launch his new “Ansett Travel” platform, which he says will use AI to offer persona…