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First Virgin E190-E2 comes home to Perth

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September 8, 2025
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VH-E2A, which will begin revenue flights for Virgin Australia Regional Airlines in October, was greeted by water cannons as it touched down in Perth on Monday following its trip from Embraer’s factory in São José dos Campos, via Texas, Los Angeles, Haw…

No ‘pay-on-delay’ in Government’s consumer protection plan

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September 8, 2025
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The draft proposal, which can be viewed online, will hold airlines to “minimum standards” of consumer protection, according to Transport Minister Catherine King, which would include prompt refunds, accommodation, transport, and meal vouchers when neede…

Passenger details reverse-escalator ‘travel hack’ at Sydney Airport

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September 8, 2025
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The Australian traveller detailed his steps to gain access to Virgin’s Lounge at Sydney Airport in a post entitled ‘How to get free food and beers at Sydney Airport’.

Illicit drugs allegedly hidden in luggage seized at Brisbane Airport

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September 8, 2025
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Australian Border Force officers stopped a man aged 62 for a baggage examination after he arrived at Brisbane Airport on an international flight from Los Angeles on 5 September this year.

‘Good as Gold’ Chinook arrives at Australian War Memorial

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September 8, 2025
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CH-47D Chinook A15-202, also known as “Centaur” or “Good as Gold”, was one of the first two Australian Chinooks deployed to Afghanistan in 2006.

‘Good as Gold’ Chinook arrives at Australian War Memorial

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September 8, 2025
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CH-47D Chinook A15-202, also known as “Centaur” or “Good as Gold”, was one of the first two Australian Chinooks deployed to Afghanistan in 2006.

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.

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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