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Brisbane Airport breaks ground on new aeromedical precinct

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August 14, 2024
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The $217 million precinct will be located between the airport’s two parallel runways and will house both aircraft and resources for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, LifeFlight, Retrieval Services Queensland and Queensland Police Service Aviation Capabi…

ATSB to continue safety investigation into Cairns helicopter crash

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August 14, 2024
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In a statement, the transport safety watchdog said its investigators were expected to complete their evidence collection phase on Wednesday as part of their probe into the crash of Nautilus Aviation helicopter VH-ERH.

Nautilus Aviation confirms Cairns crash pilot was employee

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August 14, 2024
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Nautilus said the employee had “gained unauthorised access” to the helicopter hangar and “misappropriated” one of the Robinson R44 aircraft, hours after a party had been held among staff to celebrate his promotion.

TWU seeks pay rise for Jetstar labour-hire cabin crew

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August 13, 2024
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The union said these workers are among the lowest-paid in the industry, with some receiving base pay of just over $50,000 annually, and could receive pay rises of more than $10,000 if the applications are successful, bringing their pay in line with Jet…

Royal New Zealand Air Force receives first Super Hercules

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August 13, 2024
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Crews from 40 Squadron located at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, will operate the new C-130Js, representing one of the most advanced configurations of the Super Hercules ever produced.

Whole-of-industry effort needed to attract, retain talent

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August 13, 2024
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Aviation Australia CEO Glenn Ryan AM will participate in a panel session at the Australian Aviation Summit alongside other industry heavyweights about how the industry could attract the next generation into aviation.

RAAF to train German Air Force pilots from next year

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August 13, 2024
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The RAAF has already hosted German military aircraft and personnel during the recent air combat training activity, Exercise Pitch Black, in the Northern Territory.

Virgin to replace regional Fokkers with E-Jet E2s

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August 13, 2024
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The airline, which had also been considering the Airbus A220-100, has ordered eight of the second-generation E-Jets, with the first to be delivered from the second half of 2025.

Questions swirl around Cairns helicopter crash as probes begin

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August 12, 2024
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Nautilus Aviation, which owned the helicopter that hit the roof of the DoubleTree hotel on the Cairns Esplanade at around 1:50am, said the flight was “unauthorised” and that it is working with authorities including Queensland Police and the ATSB to inv…

Air New Zealand’s new cabin simulator to offer accurate 787 training

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August 12, 2024
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The device, which will see use by more than 2,250 crew members for training and assessment over the next 12 months, includes 52 fully-functioning seats across Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Premier classes.