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Qantas probes overnight wingtip collision between 2 737s

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March 4, 2024
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Images posted on social media showed the wingtips of VH-VZW, which had operated flight QF939 from Brisbane, and VH-XZP (pictured at Townsville), which had operated QF857 from Canberra, shortly after the collision at around 9pm local time. Nobody was in…

Air New Zealand trials hydrogen-powered ground vehicles

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March 4, 2024
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The airline’s electric tugs and service vehicles at Wellington will be charged using hydrogen fuel cells over the next few weeks, as part of a trial program involving Air New Zealand, Wellington Airport, Toyota New Zealand, and Hiringa Energy.

Skytrans now in foreign hands as Avia completes acquisition

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March 4, 2024
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Avia completed its purchase of Skytrans this month, having announced the deal in late January, and has signalled plans to expand the carrier into wet leasing and jet operations. At the time of the announcement, Avia held 11 air operator certificates in…

Airservices signs Frequentis deal to manage growing drone traffic

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March 4, 2024
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The partnership comes after an Airservices report released last month indicated that drone use in Australia is expected to rise from 1.5 million flights per year in 2023 to 60 million in 2043, or an average of 20 per cent per year for the next 20 years.

Turkish Airlines begins landmark Istanbul–Melbourne service

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March 4, 2024
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The three-times-weekly service will initially operate via Singapore, but the carrier plans to turn the route direct when it takes delivery of longer-range aircraft.

Legendary Designer Burt Rutan Returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2024

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March 4, 2024
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Burt Rutan, whose innovative designs have captured the world of flight ranging from homebuilt aircraft to space vehicles, will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2024 with appearances and forums coinciding with the 50th anniversary […]

Preserving History: The Role of Aviation Museums in Remembering Military Aviation Achievements

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March 3, 2024
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Aviation museums stand as living testimonials to the awe-inspiring progress and courageous endeavors that have shaped military aviation throughout history. These repositories of aviation artifacts play a pivotal role in preserving the rich legacy of […]

Exploring the Evolution of Military Aviation: From Biplanes to Stealth Fighters

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March 3, 2024
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Military aviation has a fascinating history, from serving as a means to transport supplies to aiding the armies during war conflicts. In fact, some may even argue that the history of military aviation should be […]

From Classroom to Cockpit: How Aviation Museums Inspire Future Generations of Student Pilots

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March 3, 2024
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Aviation museums serve as captivating gateways that transcend the boundaries of traditional classrooms, providing aspiring student pilots with immersive experiences that ignite their passion for aviation. These museums, often filled with historic aircraft, interactive exhibits, […]

B-29 Doc adds Joint Base Charleston Air Show To The 2024 Schedule

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March 2, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE B-29 Doc has been added to the warbird lineup for the 2024 Heroes in Flight Air Show hosted by Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina, April 20-21. B-29 Doc is one of 1,644 […]