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Work with us, unions urge Virgin as Jayne Hrdlicka bows out

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February 20, 2024
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The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has urged Virgin owner Bain Capital to keep its promises to ground staff, cabin crew and pilots under whichever CEO replaces Hrdlicka, while the Australian Services Union said the passing of the torch allows for a “re…

Jayne Hrdlicka quits as Virgin CEO

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February 20, 2024
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The shock announcement comes as the carrier, currently owned by US investment firm Bain Capital, prepares to re-list on the stock market for the first time since it went into administration during the pandemic. The board will now begin a global search …

Network Aviation strike to continue into the weekend

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February 20, 2024
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The 24-hour rolling strikes, which were to end on Thursday, will now continue to at least Sunday 25 February as a survey of Australian Federation of Airline Pilots members showed 85 per cent did not agree Network’s management “actively and adequately a…

Air New Zealand expects weaker second half to FY2024

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February 20, 2024
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The Kiwi carrier, which in 2023 posted a full-year profit after “several turbulent years”, said in guidance to investors that it expects earning before tax in 2023–24 to be between NZ$200 million and $240 million, including $20 million in COVID-19 cred…

Wagga Wagga council may lose airport lease next year

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February 20, 2024
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Appearing at Senate Estimates last week, Celia Perkins, deputy secretary, Security and Estate at Defence, confirmed that Wagga City Council has a 30-year lease on the airport that commenced in 1995 and runs out in 2025. The airport shares runways and f…

Europe route updates – February 2024

February 20, 2024
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The European market had major developments in February, with new international routes and aircraft being added to the airlines. In this edition we have the […]

Entries open for first Defence & National Security Workforce Awards

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February 20, 2024
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The initiative is supported by principal partner Atturra and will culminate in a black-tie/military mess dress gala ceremony on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, at the Four Seasons, Sydney.

A Day with “Red Air” Professionals Draken International

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February 19, 2024
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By Aaron Haase Draken International is an American provider of tactical fighter aircraft for contract air services including military and defense industry customers. With approximately 150 aircraft, the company operates the largest fleet of privately […]

New plans take off for Growler aircraft facility upgrades

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February 19, 2024
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The works will take place in both Amberley, Queensland and Delamere, Northern Territory; and are expected to deliver new and upgraded facilities for the operation of EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.

AMSL Aero to modify Vertiia electric VTOLs for firefighting

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February 19, 2024
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The funding from the Cooperative Research Centres’ Projects program will be used to create a method for using remotely-piloted electric VTOLs for aerial firefighting, modify a prototype Vertiia, ensure regulatory requirements are met, and test the Vert…