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National Air and Space Museum Provides Update on Renovation Project

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January 31, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has announced the names and estimated opening timeline for the final 12 galleries to open as part of the renovation of its building in Washington, D.C. […]

Asia and Oceania route updates – January 2024

January 30, 2024
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We are coming to the end of the January report, and we bring one of the last markets, with the Asia and Oceania update. You […]

Tuskegee Airmen PT-19 Trainer Restored By CAF Airbase Georgia Returns To The Skies

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January 30, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE After two years of dedicated restoration work, Fairchild PT-19A, serial number 42-83511, took to the skies again at Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field, in Peachtree City, Ga., on Jan.18, 2024. “This historic […]

New luxury gated community to feature its own airstrip

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January 30, 2024
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Alongside 62 blocks for private residences, VFR Developments’ $65 million, 50-hectare Aquila Estate and Flying Club – located 15 minutes from Maryborough – will include one grassed and one 850m asphalt runway, as well as shared hangars, access to uncon…

More carriers on a route can halve airfares, says minister

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January 30, 2024
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In a speech before the Chifley Research Institute on Tuesday, Dr Andrew Leigh, the Assistant Minister for Competition, pointed to figures from the taskforce showing that airfares average 39.6 cents per kilometre on routes with only one carrier, 28.2 ce…

Hobart Airport opens new transport area ahead of terminal works

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January 30, 2024
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A newly constructed double lane which opened on Tuesday will now host rideshare vehicles, taxis and SkyBuses. The new transport area comes ahead of the start of construction of Hobart’s upgraded terminal, which is expected to double its size.

Ex-Virgin exec jumps ship from Optus to Qantas

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January 30, 2024
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Danielle Keighery, who was Virgin’s chief experience officer before the airline went into administration during the pandemic, will take over from Andrew McGinnes as Qantas’ chief corporate affairs and communications officer on 1 March.

Jetstar to connect Adelaide with Whitsunday Coast

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January 30, 2024
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The service, starting in September, will operate three times per week using Jetstar’s A320 fleet, with ticket sales to begin next month. Jetstar estimates that it will create 58,000 seats per year between Adelaide and the popular tourist destination.

Museum of Flight Preview With Filmmakers Of New PBS Film “Fly With Me”

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January 30, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE On Feb. 10 The Museum of Flight will offer a preview screening and filmmaker discussion of Fly With Me, a new documentary premiering on the PBS American Experience series. The film looks back to the […]

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…