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Newcastle Airport canvasses customers on direct Perth flights

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July 17, 2024
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The survey, launched earlier this week, is looking to gauge customer interest in Perth flights among customers in the Newcastle and Hunter region, and has already attracted more than 4,500 responses; it also asks about interest in potential flights to …

Auckland Airport open to rethinking price rises as NZCC weighs in

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July 17, 2024
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In a draft conclusion, the NZ Commerce Commission (NZCC) came out in support of Auckland Airport’s infrastructure investments, but questioned the airport’s revenue and targeted returns.

Jetstar becomes Brisbane’s number 2 international airline

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July 16, 2024
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The low-cost carrier is now behind only Qantas as it grew 149 per cent internationally in Brisbane over the past year, thanks to a massive ramp-up in Asia flights and a boost in services to Auckland.

No room for ‘more players’ in domestic aviation, says Hudson

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July 16, 2024
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The Qantas CEO’s comments come after Bonza, which had ambitions to connect mostly regional destinations unserved or underserved by the major players, was put into liquidation earlier this month.

Hypersonix signs contract with UK Ministry of Defence

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July 16, 2024
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The Australian aerospace company, specialising in hydrogen scramjet propulsion technology and hypersonic aircraft design and manufacture, has announced that it signed a framework contract with the MOD earlier this month for the multi-supplier Hypersoni…

Deb Lawrie says education key to closing gender gap

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July 16, 2024
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Virgin Australia captain Deborah Lawrie earned her position in the cockpit by taking legal action in 1979 against Ansett, which had refused to employ female pilots.

LifeFlight hails ‘record’ year for aeromedical assistance

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July 16, 2024
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The not-for-profit’s helicopters and jets assisted 8,177 people in FY24, up 11.2 per cent on the previous year. LifeFlight helicopters chalked up 5,159 total flying hours, an increase of 25 per cent, across 3,378 total rotary-wing missions.

ScotRail to run extra trains to The Open at Troon this week

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July 16, 2024
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ScotRail to run extra trains to Troon for the 152nd Open Championship this week

RAAF’s first 737 MAX 8 arrives in Canberra

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July 15, 2024
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Registered A62-001, the jet is one of two slated to arrive in coming months and will be used to fly government ministers and the Governor-General, replacing two ageing 737-700s.

Defence invests $100m in new small drones

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July 15, 2024
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The capabilities can be deployed as a complement to Australia’s crewed systems, and are scheduled for delivery in 2025. It comes as the Albanese government has earmarked more than $10 billion on expenditure for uncrewed systems.