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Traffic #397 | Qantas 767F’s new life and Cathay 747s

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June 5, 2025
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Qantas 767F off to new charitable life in the US Much like hundreds of young Australian pilots, the last Qantas Boeing 767 has officially departed Australia for the greener pastures of the US. The dedicated freighter aircraft, previously registered VH-…

Register #397 | Trade wars pump the brakes on aircraft sales

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June 5, 2025
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All the changes from CASA’s aircraft register, as analysed by Hannah Dowling. This quarter, Qantas’ first A321XLRs appear on the register.

Preliminary Western Sydney flight paths get ministerial thumbs up

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June 5, 2025
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Speaking at the airport on Wednesday, the Transport Minister said that in order to minimise noise impact on surrounding communities, reciprocal runway operations (RRO) will be prioritised at night, with a specific noise abatement procedure employed, wh…

Airport embraces the sunshine with new solar project

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June 5, 2025
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The new 190.24kW system, described as “a significant step towards the airport’s goal of achieving 50 per cent renewable energy use by 2030”, will reduce energy consumption in the terminal by 17 per cent and help Sunshine Coast Airport meet its scope 2 …

Virgin Australia’s return from administration to long-haul flying

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June 4, 2025
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How Australia’s second-largest airline group survived a near-death experience and avoided becoming the next Ansett.

Exclusive: Alan Joyce re-emerges to join speaker circuit

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June 4, 2025
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The former Qantas CEO, who left his role in controversial circumstances, has been listed for booking through several companies after largely vanishing from public life for the last 18 months.

Video Podcast: Is Newcastle the next Gold Coast?

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June 4, 2025
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In this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, as Newcastle Airport nears completion on its ambitious international terminal redevelopment, Adam and Jake look at what it might do for commercial aviation on the east coast.

Runway works complete at Western Sydney Airport

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June 4, 2025
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The runway, which according to WSI will be able to serve 10 million passengers per year at its opening in 2026, is rated for up to Code F aircraft including the 747-8 and A380. It has been under construction since bulk earthworks contracts were awarded…

Australian Taipan parts used for NZDF helicopter upgrades

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June 4, 2025
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Parts from the retired Australian Defence Force helicopters were reportedly used in the currently in-service Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopters without grounding the fleet.

It’s official: Bain sets $685m Virgin IPO for this month

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June 4, 2025
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The private equity firm is looking to raise $685 million in the IPO, which will reduce its holding in the airline to 40 per cent, as reported in the Australian Financial Review. Brokers are selling 30 per cent of stock to new investors, with Qatar Airw…