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Heart attack may have brought down helicopter near Maitland: ATSB

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July 10, 2024
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In its final report into the October 2022 crash of the Bell 206B JetRanger registered VH-PHP, the ATSB found it was likely the pilot, who was en route from Casino in the state’s north to Warnervale on the Central Coast, “experienced an incapacitating e…

Bankstown Airport hosts landmark hydrogen fuel tests

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July 10, 2024
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Ground testing on the powertrain for electric aviation firm AMSL Aero’s Vertiia eVTOL aircraft is underway at Bankstown, with cylinders of hydrogen fuel on-site and in use.

Momentum Media Australian AI Awards 2024 launches

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July 10, 2024
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Submissions and nominations have opened for the inaugural Momentum Media Australian AI Awards 2024, which champions the aerospace sector for contributing to the dynamic field of artificial intelligence.

Momentum Media Australian AI Awards 2024 launches

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July 10, 2024
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Alliance CFO bows out after 7-year term

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July 9, 2024
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Marc Devine, who joined Alliance as a financial controller before serving as CFO for seven years, will end his term on 30 August, to be replaced by Andrew Evans.

Air museum gets 50th birthday present from Sunshine Coast Airport

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July 9, 2024
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Queensland Air Museum, based in Caloundra, is one of 16 organisations receiving grants of up to $1,000 as part of the airport’s inaugural $15,000 Community Support Fund.

New Airbus H145 helicopter joins SA Police fleet

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July 9, 2024
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Registered VH-8D3, the helicopter, owned and operated by Babcock Australasia, will replace an existing Bell 412 in the State Rescue Helicopter Service (SRHS) as part of a $150 million, four-year contract extension.

Government confident in Airservices’ OneSKY-CMATS project

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July 9, 2024
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The ambitious system, designed to unite civil and military air traffic control across Australia, was originally conceived after a 2009 national aviation white paper but was later added as a ‘project of concern’ in 2017.

Emirates takes a swipe at flashy safety videos

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July 9, 2024
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The airline’s new safety video stands in contrast to one released by Qantas earlier this year, which was loaded with location shots but criticised for not having any scenes on an actual aircraft.

Refuellers’ strike looms as Ampol staff vote for industrial action

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July 8, 2024
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92 per cent of workers participated in the ballot which opened last week, voting unanimously in favour of strikes, which would allow around 50 refuelling employees at Sydney Airport to take action in coming weeks and months absent a fresh deal by Ampol.