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Virgin crew ‘misinterpreted’ notices about closed runway section

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November 5, 2024
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VH-YFH was operating flight VA324 to Melbourne on 30 November 2022 when it entered and took off from a section of runway that had been closed for works, though was able to complete the departure and travel to Melbourne without incident, the safety watc…

Sydney and Melbourne Airports partner on anti-trafficking campaign

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November 5, 2024
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Sydney and Melbourne Airports, which between them account for 68 per cent of the country’s international traffic, will display images on digital screens and billboards educating travellers on the signs of human trafficking and urging “if you suspect it…

Defence tests drone-mounted LiDAR for ground surveys

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November 5, 2024
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According to Defence, the new capability will allow surveyors to capture detailed spatial data over larger areas in less time and keep personnel out of harm’s way.

Nauru Airlines island-hopper route renewed for another year

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November 5, 2024
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The Nauru flag carrier will continue its weekly Australia–North Pacific Connector service, which operates from Brisbane to Palau via Nauru, Tarawa, Majuro and Pohnpei, with the new agreement running until 21 October 2025.

COVID losses let major airlines pay no income tax in 2023

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November 4, 2024
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In its 10th annual corporate tax transparency (CTT) report, the Australian Tax Office found that Qantas and Virgin were among 31 per cent of large businesses, or 1,253 companies, which reported no income tax paid for the 2023 financial year.

Calls to cut Sydney Airport station fees after $740m haul in 10 years

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November 4, 2024
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Newly released figures cited by The Sydney Morning Herald have shown that the government took in $109 million from Sydney’s two airport stations over the past year, and a total of $740 million since it began taking an 85 per cent cut of station revenue…

RAAF Poseidons deploy to Japan for airborne ocean surveillance

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November 4, 2024
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The move is Australia’s contribution to multinational efforts to enforce United Nations Security Council sanctions against North Korea.

First steps taken for new RFDS Launceston base

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November 4, 2024
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The redevelopment, supported by the Tasmanian and Commonwealth governments and set to open in 2027, would increase capacity for both fixed and rotary aircraft and was an election promise from Premier Jeremy Rockliff’s victorious Liberal government in M…

Open skies on the way for Canada and Malaysia

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November 4, 2024
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Canada and Malaysia will have unlimited passenger capacity to and from Australia starting in 2026, with an immediate increase to 50,000 weekly seats to Malaysia and 50 weekly flights to Canada.

Opposition turns up heat over Qatar refusal and Qantas upgrades

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November 4, 2024
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The renewed focus on Qatar Airways comes as politicians from both parties face questions about free Qantas flight upgrades and other benefits.