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Bonza suspends services

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April 30, 2024
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In a brief statement, CEO Tim Jordan said the suspension is temporary as talks are underway.

Perth reconnects with Johannesburg as non-stop flights return

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April 29, 2024
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South African Airways flight SA280 touched down in Perth shortly before 1pm local time on Monday aboard the A340-300 ZS-SXF. The route will initially operate three times per week using 253-seater A340-300 aircraft, with Perth Airport hoping for an even…

Jetstar rolls out 20th-anniversary update to its first ad campaign

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April 29, 2024
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The “We Fly Jetstar” ad, featuring an updated jingle, was created following a March “casting call” to remake the classic campaign that starred comedian Magda Szubanski and is based on real customer stories from passengers who had flown with the low-cos…

Pilot did not see handrail that hit helicopter’s tail, says ATSB

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April 29, 2024
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The Agusta A109, VH-RUA, was landing on bulk carrier Tai Keystone on 6 December 2023 when the pilot heard a “shredding noise” and an increase in engine pitch before conducting an emergency shutdown. In its final report, the ATSB said the tail rotor hit…

Alliance to receive 5 fewer E190s this year due to purchase delays

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April 29, 2024
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In a statement to the ASX, Alliance said it had expected to settle purchases of 17 more E190s from Dublin-based AerCap Ireland Limited over the course of this year, at a cost of between $182 million and $204 million, as part of its plan to acquire 30 m…

Singapore Air Force begins air mobility training at RAAF Richmond

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April 29, 2024
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As part of the annual RSAF training, a Singaporean C-130H Hercules transport aircraft and approximately 140 Singaporean personnel are undertaking flying activity including airdrop and parachute operations over western Sydney, the Blue Mountains, and re…

Virgin suspends Adelaide to Bali due to Boeing delivery issues

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April 29, 2024
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The delivery delays come as Boeing continues to face scrutiny over the safety of the 737 MAX family following the mid-air blowout of a door plug on board an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 in January.

Bendigo Airport cuts ribbon on $12m in upgrades

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April 26, 2024
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The project, which received $9 million in funding divided between state and federal governments and $3 million from the City of Greater Bendigo, features a terminal four times larger than the old building, a 183-space car park, and an apron capable of …

Boeing officially raises Australian flag on Apache production line

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April 26, 2024
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Australia will be the 18th nation to operate the Apache as its attack helicopter, joining a fleet of more than 1,280 operating worldwide.

Boeing takes $355m loss as Alaska incident hits 737 revenues

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April 26, 2024
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The planemaker has attributed the sea of red ink to a fall in 737 deliveries, as well as the grounding of the 737 MAX 9 after a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines plane at the start of the year. Boeing was barred by the Federal Aviation Administr…