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Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026 finalists announced

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June 4, 2026
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Australian Aviation is proud to reveal that 225 finalists have been selected from more than 300 submissions for the Australian Defence Industry Awards 2026. Now in its eighth year, the program remains the benchmark for excellence across the nation’s de…

Only rail freight lost volumes in Poland in 2025

Marco Raimondi
June 3, 2026
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Rail freight was the only mode of transport in Poland experiencing a drop in both total tonnes and tonne-kilometre between 2024 and 2025. Road, air,…

Rotterdam blockades: international rail freight industry appeals to Dutch ministry

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June 3, 2026
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The rail freight industry, represented by the European Combined Transport association UIRR and the Dutch association RailGood, has appealed to the Netherlands’ infrastructure ministry for…

French government sets ‘ambitious and unprecedented’ goals for SNCF

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June 3, 2026
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The French government has set national rail infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau “ambitious” performance targets for the development of passenger and freight transport until 2033. It…

StarFlight passes 500 flight hours in Tasmania

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June 3, 2026
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The provider, which began operations in the state in January with an initial fleet of three Bell 412 helicopters, is a joint venture between LifeFlight and the Linfox Group.

Second Sydney-Taipei link coming in 2027

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June 3, 2026
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While details have yet to be finalised, STARLUX Airlines has chosen Sydney as its first Australian destination, with an onward service planned to Auckland, and will compete with China Airlines on the route.

Air Canada could revive Melbourne flights from 2030

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June 3, 2026
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The Canadian flag carrier and Virgin Australia codeshare partner’s previous Melbourne service using 787-9 Dreamliners was scuppered by COVID-19, but according to Air Canada’s managing director for international sales, Rocky Lo, the airline has put Melb…

First Qantas A350-1000ULR lifts off in Project Sunrise milestone

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June 3, 2026
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The specially-fitted plane took off from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse on Tuesday for a three-hour and 43-minute flight over France and the French Atlantic coast. It comes as the second aircraft progresses through the final assembly line.

Hupac to launch new Germany-Spain service

Marco Raimondi
June 2, 2026
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Swiss intermodal operator Hupac is launching a new service between the Duisburg Gateway Terminal and the Barcelona Combiconnect facility. Trains will leave Germany on Monday…

Are EU countries re-assessing their railway plans?

Marco Raimondi
June 2, 2026
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Most European countries are currently on a quest to renovate their railway networks after years of negligence. However, sticking to deadlines remains a challenge and…