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Emirates boss rides to Qantas’ defence

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January 29, 2024
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Speaking to Ross Greenwood on Sky News, Sir Tim Clark acknowledged that Qantas has had “a torrid time”, but said former CEO Alan Joyce had done a good job guiding the Flying Kangaroo through the pandemic, especially considering the Australian Governmen…

Bonza wins over Red Centre despite Top End turmoil

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January 29, 2024
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Danial Rochford, the CEO of Tourism Central Australia, has lauded the low-cost carrier’s twice-weekly service, saying it had brought more airline competition to the Red Centre and is expected to carry significant numbers of tourists into Alice Springs.

Aussie-made counter-drone system scores $15m German contract

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January 29, 2024
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Under the contract, announced on 29 January and subject to Australian government export approval, EOS will supply its Slinger counter-drone system for integration on lightweight 4×4 platforms produced by Diehl Defence.

Veteran Auster Restored In Original Kiwi Colors

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January 29, 2024
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By Grant Newman Following a two-year full restoration, a historic Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Auster has been brought back to life again. Formerly decorated as a civilian machine, Auster J/5 NZ1701 emerged wearing […]

Emirates to add 350k annual seats across Perth and Brisbane

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January 29, 2024
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Starting 1 October, Emirates’ second daily flight to Brisbane will be upgraded from a 777-300ER to an A380, while Perth will see an additional daily 777-300ER flight starting 1 December. Between them, the two flights are expected to add 6,900 seats bet…

Nelson Airport: Inside New Zealand’s Planespotting Paradise

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January 29, 2024
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Nelson Airport has a new plane spotting addition for aviation and photography enthusiasts.

Alaska Airlines’ COO sits next to door plug on first 737-9 flight

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January 29, 2024
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Constance von Muehlen told CNN she had full confidence in the aircraft as it departed at 3:51pm on Friday afternoon to fly from Seattle to San Diego.

NMUSAF’s Storch Restoration Update

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January 28, 2024
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By Courtney Hale Caillouet At the close of 2023, the National Museum of the United States Air Force announced they would begin the restoration of their Fieseler Fi-156C-2 “Storch”; construction number 4389. Storch is German […]

NMUSAF’s Storch Restoration Update

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January 28, 2024
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National Museum of the Mighty 8th Air Force Recognized As A Must-See Museum By TripAdvisor

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January 26, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force has been recognized as one of the top museums to visit in Georgia according to TripAdvisor reviews. The recognition makes the museum a must-see […]