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General Atomics demonstrates integrated drone capabilities

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July 21, 2025
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In a live exercise involving the MQ-20 Avenger unmanned aircraft, the demonstration showcased real-time sensor fusion, distributed command and control (C2), and autonomous kill chain execution, including an autonomous beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) air-to…

Airservices releases detailed WSI flight paths

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July 21, 2025
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The government-owned company also said it would follow Transport Minister Catherine King’s request to make reciprocal runway operations the default operating mode at night – a move that means aircraft will arrive and depart from the same direction to m…

Paul Bennet to perform at world’s biggest airshow

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July 21, 2025
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Bennet is appearing at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in Wisconsin, which runs from 21 to 27 July this year and regularly attracts more than 600,000 people and 10,000 aircraft. He will perform in Paul Bennet Airshows’ signature Wolf Pitts Pro.

Defence probes ‘hard landing’ that damaged Army helicopter

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July 21, 2025
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The Australian Army helicopter was flying near the town of Timber Creek in the Northern Territory when it grounded on Wednesday evening; however, the incident only came to light in recent media reports.

Stralis to test hydrogen tech in Japan

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July 21, 2025
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The Brisbane-based firm believes its hydrogen-electric system will enable aircraft to fly further than rival battery-electric technology while being far cheaper than traditional fuel.

Qantas obtains injunction to prevent hacked data’s release

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July 17, 2025
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The airline called the ruling of the NSW Supreme Court an “important next course of action” but also reiterated that there is still “no evidence” that any data had been released.

Emirates SkyCargo says Western Sydney Airport is ‘on its radar’

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July 17, 2025
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The Gulf carrier’s freight arm, which last year moved more than 75,000 tonnes of cargo in and out of Australia, is “most definitely” looking at operating out of WSI after the new airport opens next year, said Australian cargo manager Greg Johnson at a …

RAAF KC-30A refueled with SAF

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July 17, 2025
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The ‘drop-in’ fuel used on the Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft came ahead of its use on a mission for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025.

Emirates brings courier service to Australia

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July 16, 2025
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Unlike standard international deliveries, which often involve multiple handovers at intermediary hubs, the ‘Sky Courier Express’ model moves parcels like passengers with minimal stops.

Video Podcast: Qantas hits the jackpot on Sydney slots

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July 16, 2025
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On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Adam and Jake dig into the data from Sydney Airport’s new slot manager as Qantas Group once again takes the majority of available slots.