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Virgin hails ‘disciplined’ strategy for revenue rise

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October 14, 2024
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In a statement released on Monday outlining its results, the airline also revealed its Velocity Frequent Flyer revenue lifted by almost a quarter but significantly didn’t reveal details of its overall profit, despite previously announcing a gain of $23…

Referral payment scheme speculated to drive up RAAF recruitment

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October 14, 2024
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The two-year trial scheme will allegedly provide a $1,000 payment to any ADF member, including those in the RAAF, who helps ease current recruitment issues by recruiting additional personnel.

Boeing to cut 10% of staff and delay 777X

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October 12, 2024
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The news follows another difficult year for Boeing, which included a doorplug blowing out of a 737 MAX 9 in mid-air and the bodged return of its Starliner spacecraft.

Cessna clipped tree before wheels-up landing in Bankstown

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October 12, 2024
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The ATSB’s investigation into the landing, which took place in May, concluded a lack of fuel onboard and an “unbalanced flight” led to an engine failure that sparked the incident.

US spaceplane to conduct fighter pilot-like manoeuvre

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October 11, 2024
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During the “aerobraking”, the Boeing-made vehicle will use the drag of Earth’s atmosphere to slow it down, reducing its energy while only expending minimal fuel. It will then jettison its service module component before resuming its normal testing.

Podcast: Slots, Soot and saving Rex

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October 10, 2024
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Adam and Jake discuss the latest developments after Transport Minister Catherine King introduces Sydney slot reform to Parliament.

Pilot who crashed into hotel drank ‘significant amount’ of alcohol

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October 10, 2024
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In an extraordinary investigation published on Thursday, the ATSB also revealed Blake Wilson “did not hold the appropriate endorsements to fly at night” and had flown “well below” the 1,000ft minimum height required for built-up areas.

Lockheed appoints new head of F-35 program

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October 10, 2024
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Chauncey McIntosh replaces Bridget Lauderdale, who will be retiring at the end of the year following a 38-year career with the company. The RAAF has a planned final fleet of 72 F-35s – which are still arriving – but has ruled out adding more aircraft.

Sydney Airport Ampol refuellers to get big pay bump after strike

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October 9, 2024
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The TWU has reached an in-principle agreement with Ampol that will see pay rise by 28 per cent over the next three years, as well as more permanent full-time roles, higher rates for weekends and night shifts, and a pledge that the company will consult …

PHI adds pair of new Airbus H175s for offshore operations

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October 9, 2024
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The aircraft, to be based in Broome, will support PHI’s offshore energy transportation activities, as well as search and rescue and medevac operations. The company has three Australian bases in Broome, Exmouth and Darwin.