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Australia looks to buy US$300m in Apache sustainment services

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August 26, 2024
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The possible sale includes AH-64E Apache sustainment support services, US government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, technical data and publications, personnel training and other related elements of logistics, and…

Government to overhaul aviation disability access

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August 26, 2024
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As part of the Aviation White Paper, the Government has identified barriers to disability access in aviation including unreasonably long check-in wait times, refusal of assistance animals, wheelchair access limits, and disability-unfriendly design.

Consumer protection front and centre in Aviation White Paper

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August 26, 2024
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Transport Minister Catherine King said the industry-run Airline Customer Advocate (ACA), which is widely considered ineffectual in addressing consumer complaints and refund requests, ‘hasn’t made enough progress’ in fixing these issues.

‘Stranded’ Boeing crew on ISS to return with SpaceX

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August 25, 2024
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The space agency said returning Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore onboard Starliner was too risky as engineers still hadn’t fully deduced what went wrong with its thrusters.

B-2s back at Amberley in first trip in 2 years

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August 23, 2024
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The aircraft from the US Air Force’s 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing flew from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri to Australia earlier this month on August 16.

Perth blast caused by Singaporean F-15 sonic boom

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August 23, 2024
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The disturbance drew confusion from local residents when it was heard across most of Perth on August 21.

Insurers Marsh launch multi-million dollar cover for port blockage incidents

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August 23, 2024
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An insurance package worth up to US$ 50 million has been brought to the market by Marsh, available to shipping ports and terminals around the world.

RAAF takes control of Ghost Bat for first time

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August 23, 2024
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Wing Commander Phil Parsons, the first non-Boeing pilot to take part in the testing, executed commands such as making the aircraft climb, descend, accelerate, and decelerate.

Don’t take advantage of Rex withdrawal, ACCC warns airlines

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August 22, 2024
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The competition regulator’s latest report on the sector said that the smaller airline’s decision to shrink its network “may mean” prices would rise, despite Rex only holding a 5 per cent market share.

Newcastle factory to make long-range F-35 missiles

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August 22, 2024
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The in-country facility, situated within the city’s airport precinct, will be one of only two in the world capable of producing Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) and Joint Strike Missiles (JSM).