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Adelaide becomes latest airport to break pre-pandemic records

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April 18, 2024
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Adelaide’s return to pre-COVID figures follows Hobart Airport’s announcement this month that it has also exceeded Q3 FY19 passenger figures in the March quarter of this year. In a statement, the airport said strong travel demand in the quarter was help…

Investigation finds ‘involuntary movement’ in LATAM pilot’s seat

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April 18, 2024
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In its preliminary report into the incident, Chile’s aviation authority noted an “involuntary movement forward” in the captain’s seat on CC-BGG (similar aircraft pictured) mid-flight as it was operating flight 800 from Sydney to Santiago via Auckland o…

Bonza marks 70k passengers at its first destination

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April 18, 2024
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Whitsunday Coast was the destination for Bonza’s inaugural flight from the Sunshine Coast on 31 January 2023, with the low-cost carrier now serving Newcastle, the Sunshine Coast, and the Gold Coast from Whitsunday Coast Airport.

Long-awaited upgrade for Melbourne’s Qantas domestic security

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April 18, 2024
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The new scanners, which Australian Aviation understands are from Smiths Detection, will allow Qantas domestic passengers to pass through security without having to remove items such as laptops and aerosols from their bags, bringing T1 in line with the …

Australia won’t expand F-35 fleet, Defence confirms

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April 18, 2024
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The announcement was made at the unveiling of the ‘National Defence Strategy’ and follows January’s decision to upgrade the Super Hornet fleet and keep it flying until at least 2030, far beyond its initial retirement date of 2027.

Video Podcast: Flying Kangaroo plays it safe on Perth–London route

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April 17, 2024
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Adam and Jake examine Qantas’ decision to suspend non-stop flights from Perth to London as tensions ratchet up in the Middle East.

Submissions open for Australian Aviation Awards 2024

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April 17, 2024
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The awards program, supported by principal partner UNSW Sydney, will culminate in a black-tie gala ceremony and dinner on Thursday, 29 August 2024 at The Star, Sydney.

Beijing Capital Airlines opens up Melbourne–Hangzhou

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April 17, 2024
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The Chinese low-cost carrier, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, will begin three weekly A330-200 flights to Hangzhou starting in June, complementing its existing Qingdao service. The new route will make Hangzhou the eighth mainland Chinese destination t…

Northrop Grumman signs deal to grow Australia’s Triton workforce

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April 17, 2024
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The deal is the latest milestone in the delivery of the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of MQ-4C Triton aircraft, with the partners to support the operation and maintenance of command-and-control systems aboard the multi-intelligence uncrewed aircra…

Air New Zealand unveils demo route for all-electric cargo flights

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April 17, 2024
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The carrier will use Wellington Airport as its home base for the ALIA, which it expects to receive starting late next year. It will initially fly cargo services with NZ Post from Wellington to Marlborough Airport on the other side of the Cook Strait.