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SriLankan Airlines to boost Melbourne-Colombo capacity

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March 17, 2026
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The carrier, which currently flies daily between the Victorian and Sri Lankan hubs, will add extra A330-300 flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, increasing seats by more than 92,000 per year. It comes as Melbourne marks its busiest February on r…

AirAsia warns of customer service scam

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March 17, 2026
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AirAsia – Malaysia’s largest carrier – said that travellers should “avoid contacting customer service numbers found on unverified sources” and be wary of any links circulated via WhatsApp or other messaging services.

British Airways to bring back Melbourne flights next year

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March 17, 2026
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The UK flag carrier will fly daily between Melbourne and London Heathrow via Kuala Lumpur on its four-class 787-9 Dreamliners starting on 11 January. The airline’s only current Australian destination is Sydney, which it flies daily via Singapore.

Australia’s jet fuel supply secure for now, says Transport Minister

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March 17, 2026
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Speaking to ABC Radio National, Transport Minister Catherine King said she had “heard reports” that China had told its oil refineries to halt exports, but that Qantas and Virgin were in a position to handle at least any short-term disruptions.

RAAF joins major Indo-Pacific sub hunting exercise in Guam

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March 17, 2026
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The deployment sees a No. 12 Squadron RAAF Boeing P-8A Poseidon operating from Andersen Air Force Base as part of Exercise Sea Dragon 2026, a United States Navy-led training activity focused on high-end submarine detection and tracking.

Transalpine rail freight in Switzerland falls under 70% for the first time in a decade

Marco Raimondi
March 16, 2026
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The modal share of transalpine rail freight in Switzerland fell below 70% for the first time since the mid-2010s, reaching 68.6% in 2025. On the…

Sanctions push Russia to broaden the use of intermodal rail

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March 16, 2026
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In the northwestern region of Russia, tests have started to put trucks on trains. The popularity of such intermodal operations has grown last year, according…

Northern Powerhouse Rail delivery doubts

Simon Walton
March 16, 2026
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A new report from the National Audit Office has raised fresh questions about the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail. The NAO, an independent public body…

Ancient artefacts returned to Mexico after ABF interception

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March 16, 2026
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The archaeological monuments; including a Aztec ceramic whistle, pair of green Olmec ear-shaped plaques and Zacatecas funerary bowl, were intercepted by Australian Border Force officers in 2023 while being illegally imported into the country from the U…

Nowra faces decision on UH-1B Iroquois or MH-60R Seahawk helicopter display

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March 16, 2026
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The New South Wales town of Nowra is facing a difficult choice between a UH-1B Iroquois Helicopter or Seahawk Helicopter MH-60R as the community considers a rightful replacement for its long-term aviation display.