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Thumbs-up for Qantas’ Project Sunrise A350-1000 fuel tanks

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June 5, 2024
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Speaking at the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) AGM in Dubai, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson confirmed the ultra-long-haul flights between the east coast and London and New York – set to be the longest in the world – are on track to launch …

Exclusive: Bonza’s final 737 MAX on its way to leave Australia

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June 5, 2024
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The news of VH-UJK’s departure is a significant blow to the carrier’s hopes of being able to quickly restart operations if it finds a buyer, given the global lack of larger aircraft post-COVID-19.

DroneShield opens new HQ

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June 5, 2024
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The announcement was funded by the company’s $115 million capital raise and will support the company’s $500 million sales pipeline.

Vietjet begins Hanoi to Melbourne service

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June 5, 2024
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The twice-weekly return service to Hanoi will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, departing Melbourne at 0730 and touching down in Hanoi at 1440 on the same day.

Airbus to unveil concept of Ghost Bat rival

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June 4, 2024
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The new Wingman 1-to-1 model concept model will be put on static display at the International Aerospace Exhibition from 5–9 June.

Non-citizens cannot work with Jet Aviation

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June 4, 2024
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Having been granted an exemption, the firm restricted employment for current and previous citizens or permanent residents of countries other than Australia and the US.

RAAF recruitment widened to non-Australian citizens

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June 4, 2024
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Under the newly announced changes, eligible New Zealanders living in Australia can apply to join the ADF from July this year, while eligible permanent residents from the other nations will also be able to apply from January 2025.

Minister Giles backs down from drone surveillance claim

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June 4, 2024
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Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has rowed back on his claim that immigration detainees were being tracked by drones.

Virgin holds off Sydney to Vanuatu and boosts Brisbane instead

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June 3, 2024
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Starting 9 July, Virgin will fly every day between Brisbane and Port Vila except Thursdays, with two return services on Saturday. The airline has seen strong demand for Brisbane-Port Vila flights since increasing frequency from two to five per week fol…

Upgrades completed at strategic Nackeroo Airstrip

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June 3, 2024
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The upgrades are expected to allow greater training opportunities to conduct enhanced land and air operations between Australia and the United States militaries, at the Bradshaw Field Training Area in the NT.