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New Airbus A320 simulator launches on the Sunshine Coast

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September 8, 2025
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Now fully operational, the A320 simulator enhances Flight Options’ advanced pilot and flight instructor training programs.

SafeWork to investigate death at Sydney Airport

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September 8, 2025
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The man aged in his 40s suffered injuries to his head and chest after being hit by a towing vehicle at the Qantas international freight terminal at around 10:30 on Sunday morning, and could not be revived. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.

SafeWork to investigate death at Sydney Airport

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September 8, 2025
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Brisbane’s international terminal celebrates 30 years

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September 5, 2025
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The terminal, which opened to the public on 5 September 1995, replaced an interim “tin shed” building that had served as the international terminal for around 20 years. It now has 19 aerobridges servicing 26 airlines to 35 direct destinations, and is u…

Defence hosts summit on delayed OneSKY-CMATS program

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September 5, 2025
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Chaired by Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy, the meeting reviewed progress on a remediation plan developed to address long-running delays and performance issues with the multibillion-dollar project. The summit follows the previous gathering in …

RAAF, Boeing complete Ghost Bat operational viability trials

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September 5, 2025
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The RAAF-defined demonstrations required the MQ-28 to execute a series of operationally relevant missions designed to supplement and enhance capabilities of existing crewed platforms.

Qantas execs take a hit to bonuses after July cyber attack

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September 5, 2025
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Short-term bonuses for the executive team, including chief executive Vanessa Hudson, were cut by 15 percentage points for 2024–25 due to the impact the attack had on Qantas customers. Hudson herself will take a $250,000 haircut from her short-term bonu…

WA Government pumps more than $13m into aerial surf patrols

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September 4, 2025
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Under the new three-year agreement, SLSWA will continue to deliver helicopter, jet-ski and beach patrols for safety and shark monitoring, as well as communications through its SurfCom centre and shark notifications on social media.

Poor training kills, warn authors of general aviation study

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September 4, 2025
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According to official figures cited by the researchers, light aircraft account for over 90 per cent of aviation-related fatalities. More than half the studies reviewed found human factors, including pilot error, poor decision-making, and reduced situat…

ATSB investigates near miss between light plane and RAAF aircraft

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September 4, 2025
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The light aircraft, registered as VH-TKK, was diverted to RAAF Base Tindal after a total electrical failure and came within close proximity of two military aircraft on final approach using the same runway.