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Lockheed appoints new head of F-35 program

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October 10, 2024
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Chauncey McIntosh replaces Bridget Lauderdale, who will be retiring at the end of the year following a 38-year career with the company. The RAAF has a planned final fleet of 72 F-35s – which are still arriving – but has ruled out adding more aircraft.

Rotterdam intermodal rail freight expansion approved

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October 9, 2024
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The first phase of a new intermodal rail yard at the Port of Rotterdam has been funded and work commences on six new 740m tracks in the new year

Sydney Airport Ampol refuellers to get big pay bump after strike

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October 9, 2024
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The TWU has reached an in-principle agreement with Ampol that will see pay rise by 28 per cent over the next three years, as well as more permanent full-time roles, higher rates for weekends and night shifts, and a pledge that the company will consult …

PHI adds pair of new Airbus H175s for offshore operations

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October 9, 2024
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The aircraft, to be based in Broome, will support PHI’s offshore energy transportation activities, as well as search and rescue and medevac operations. The company has three Australian bases in Broome, Exmouth and Darwin.

Sydney slot reforms introduced to Parliament

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October 9, 2024
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The Sydney Airport Demand Management Amendment Bill implements a number of changes to take-off slots in Sydney, though stops short of changing the controversial “80/20 rule”.

RAAF fighters soar over Malaysia during joint training exercise

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October 9, 2024
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Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs flew air combat training missions with Royal Malaysian Air Force F/A-18D Hornets and SU-30MKM Flankers during the training exercise from 30 September to 4 October.

3 in 4 Aussies would support government taking a piece of Rex

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October 9, 2024
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The YouGov poll for the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU), which surveyed a representative sample of 1,044 Australians, found that 71 per cent approved of the federal government stepping in to support Rex in maintaining its regional network.

Connecting Midlands cities by rail would create 3,000 jobs

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October 8, 2024
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New research shows that a rail link between Coventry, Leicester, and Nottingham would create 3,000 jobs in the construction industry and supply chain.

Magical Halloween half-term fun at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

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October 8, 2024
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Experience a magical themed Half-Term at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Second Qatar repatriation flight due to touch down

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October 8, 2024
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The Australian government has asked both Qantas and the Middle Eastern airline to help repatriate citizens who have scheduled services free of charge. A RAAF C-130J Hercules and C-17 Globemaster are also assisting with efforts.