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Network Aviation pilots to strike again on Thursday

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February 5, 2024
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The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) announced its Network Aviation pilots will take industrial action as enterprise bargaining continues to drag on. Network Aviation operates QantasLink services in WA, as well as charter and FIFO flights in …

Vertiia electric VTOL locks in first civil aviation customer

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February 5, 2024
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General aviation and regional airline group Aviation Logistics, owner of Air Link, AirMed and Chartair, has signed a deal for 10 Vertiia aircraft with the option for 10 more, which could be in service starting from 2027 pending regulatory approval.

Cathay Pacific brings back daily flights to Perth

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February 5, 2024
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The Hong Kong-based carrier is now flying 294-seat Boeing 777-300ER aircraft into Perth. This is an upgrade from its five-days-weekly A350-900 service, which offered 280 seats each way as of 6 December, up from the previous three flights per week.

Western Sydney ‘aerotropolis’ to put 10k homes near airport

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February 5, 2024
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Bradfield City Centre, backed by more than $1 billion from the state government, is expected to include up to 10,000 new homes, with the government saying it will deliver 20,000 direct jobs. It is hoped the city will be established in line with the ope…

American Airlines to link Brisbane non-stop with Dallas

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February 5, 2024
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The seasonal service, to begin on 27 October, will operate daily using American’s fleet of 787-9 Dreamliners. This will be the first time American has flown between Brisbane and DFW, and will be the carrier’s second concurrent service into Australia al…

Rare Polikarpov I-16 Flies Again in Spain

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February 5, 2024
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After four years on the ground the Spanish Air Force-schemed Polikarpov I-16 “Rata”, operated by the Foundacion Infante de Orleans (FIO), flew again for the public on Sunday, February 4, 2024, during the EXHIBICIONES DE […]

Rare Polikarpov I-16 Flies Again in Spain

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February 5, 2024
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Rare Polikarpov I-16 Flies Again in Spain

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February 5, 2024
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B-29 Doc Adds Great Bend Airport Airfest to 2024 Schedule

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February 3, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in Great Bend where Doc will be one of the featured performers at the 2024 Great Bend Airport Airfest, Sept. 20-22. The tour stop will […]

Lockheed 10A Electra Flies in New Zealand

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February 3, 2024
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By Zac Yates After more than two decades of meticulous restoration an example of Lockheed’s rare 1930s airliner has taken to Kiwi skies. Owner Rob Mackley accompanied test pilot Ryan Southam and engineer Huib Volker […]