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Airservices claims best performance in 12 months as delays plummet

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April 11, 2024
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In the latest Australian Aviation Network Overview for March 2024, Airservices Australia said that its “capacity constraints” affected only 1.3 per cent of flights for the month, with 4 per cent of ground delays and just 1 per cent of cancellations att…

Women strip-searched in 2020 can’t sue Qatar Airways, judge rules

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April 11, 2024
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Federal Court Justice John Halley has dismissed the case brought by the women, ruling that it has no grounds under the international Montreal Convention governing the rules of aviation.

Newcastle Airport foresees daily international flights post-upgrade

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April 11, 2024
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The airport in the NSW Hunter region has enough demand for two daily flights to Singapore and regular Pacific services, according to data from Tourism Research Australia. A report by the airport indicated passengers would want to fly from Newcastle to …

Government offers almost $3 million to promote women in aviation

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April 11, 2024
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As part of an open tender process, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is seeking “impactful new projects”, which can be run through to June 2026, to promote female participation in the sector….

Progress questioned on Western Sydney Airport infrastructure

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April 11, 2024
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Business groups have called for cheaper road solutions to ensure the new airport has ground connectivity when it opens in 2026, while also expressing worries on the progress of the Bradfield “aerotropolis” that will provide homes and businesses near WS…

Video Podcast: Qantas offers frequent flyers a $120m olive branch

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April 10, 2024
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Adam and Jake discuss the pros and cons of the new Qantas frequent flyer scheme, and whether it will endear the Flying Kangaroo to its loyalty customers.

Crew remains from crashed WWII Beaufort identified after 80 years

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April 10, 2024
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The aircraft, registered A9-186, was originally reported missing in Papua New Guinea in 1943 but later discovered in 2020, with divers braving 43 meters of water to reach the aircraft.

Ex Qld transport boss sent to break Melbourne air rail deadlock

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April 10, 2024
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Neil Scales, director-general of the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads from 2012 to 2023, will mediate the ongoing stoush between Melbourne Airport and the Victorian state government over the rail link, which was last year delayed past …

Air New Zealand resumes seasonal Cairns–Auckland flights

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April 10, 2024
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Twice-weekly A321neo flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays commenced earlier this month and will run until 26 October, with an additional Thursday service to begin on 25 June. The previous Cairns–Auckland service ended in October last year.

Israeli drone tested for use by Australian Army

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April 10, 2024
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Australian engineering and technology solutions provider Nova Systems has teamed up with Elbit to undertake flight trials of the Elbit Systems Skylark I-LEX unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the Australian Army.