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The Road To The Cockpit: Here Are Some Essential Tips For Budding Pilots

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August 25, 2024
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A few insights for aspiring pilots.

B-2s back at Amberley in first trip in 2 years

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August 23, 2024
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The aircraft from the US Air Force’s 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing flew from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri to Australia earlier this month on August 16.

Perth blast caused by Singaporean F-15 sonic boom

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August 23, 2024
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The disturbance drew confusion from local residents when it was heard across most of Perth on August 21.

RAAF takes control of Ghost Bat for first time

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August 23, 2024
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Wing Commander Phil Parsons, the first non-Boeing pilot to take part in the testing, executed commands such as making the aircraft climb, descend, accelerate, and decelerate.

Don’t take advantage of Rex withdrawal, ACCC warns airlines

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August 22, 2024
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The competition regulator’s latest report on the sector said that the smaller airline’s decision to shrink its network “may mean” prices would rise, despite Rex only holding a 5 per cent market share.

Newcastle factory to make long-range F-35 missiles

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August 22, 2024
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The in-country facility, situated within the city’s airport precinct, will be one of only two in the world capable of producing Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and Joint Strike Missiles (JSM).

3 drone manufacturers share in $6.6m Defence investment

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August 22, 2024
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AMSL Aero, Boresight, and Grabba have been awarded $2.2 million each from the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA), following a “fly-off” demonstration of their capabilities in April.

Row between Ampol and TWU reignites with Sydney strike back on

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August 21, 2024
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The work stoppages will occur from 1am to 5am, 7am to 11am, and 6pm to 10pm on Friday 23 August, and could affect 16 airlines including Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Delta and British Airways, with longer domestic and long-haul internationa…

Jetstar’s cancellations double after CrowdStrike crash

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August 21, 2024
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New BITRE figures released by the Department of Transport also revealed, industry-wide, just 72.5 per cent of flights departed on time in July.

Technical issues force Boeing to ground 777X test flights

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August 21, 2024
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The 777X fleet, slated to be the world’s largest twin-engine widebody when it begins operations, has been grounded after a key component – said to be a structural component between the engine and the airframe – was found to be faulty.