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Australia to acquire MC-55A aircraft equipment in US$404m sale

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August 7, 2025
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The possible sale includes equipment and services to support maintenance of its MC-55A aircraft fleet, such as major and minor modifications, spare parts, US government and contractor engineering, logistics support services, consumables and accessories…

QantasLink to introduce A220s on Sydney-Coffs Harbour

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August 7, 2025
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The regional jet will serve Coffs Harbour on Sydney services starting in late October, having launched on the Melbourne route in October last year. At the same time, QantasLink will also increase its Sydney-Coffs Harbour return flights from 24 to 26 pe…

ADF personnel place well at Leapfest 2025 paratrooper contest

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August 7, 2025
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The paratrooper competition, designed to promote high-level technical training, is hosted by the 56th Troop Command of the Rhode Island Army National Guard during August and is considered to be the largest and oldest global static line parachute traini…

LTG Infra signs contracts for Rail Baltica project in Lithuania

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August 7, 2025
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LTG Infra, the infrastructure division, has finalised three contracts valued at €235m ($271.9m) for the Rail Baltica project in Lithuania.The post LTG Infra signs contracts for Rail Baltica project in Lithuania appeared first on Railway Technology.

ProRail contracts Nokia for GSM-R network upgrade

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August 7, 2025
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Nokia has received a contract from ProRail to implement a Global System for Mobile Communications for Railway (GSM-R) core network.The post ProRail contracts Nokia for GSM-R network upgrade appeared first on Railway Technology.

Digital passenger card trial expands to Sydney Airport

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August 6, 2025
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Passengers on two inbound Qantas flights to Sydney – QF144 from Auckland, and QF122 from Queenstown – are now able to access the Australia Digital Travel Declaration (ATD), following a successful trial period at Brisbane Airport.

Boeing kicks off Townsville recruitment drive to support Apaches

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August 6, 2025
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The recruitment push comes as preparations ramp up for the basing of the advanced attack helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville later this year.

Rex nationalisation still on the table, says Transport Minister

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August 6, 2025
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Speaking to media in Hobart, the minister said the government has been “working pretty closely” with administrator EY Australia, and remains ready to step in and potentially buy Rex to preserve its vital services if EY cannot make a commercial sale.

Mitsubishi Electric commences traction system supply for Dutch double-decker trains

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August 6, 2025
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Mitsubishi Electric has commenced the supply of traction systems for the Double-Decker New Generation (DDNG) trains operated by NederlandseThe post Mitsubishi Electric commences traction system supply for Dutch double-decker trains appeared first on Ra…

Stadler to supply additional KISS trains to AB Transitio

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August 6, 2025
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AB Transitio has placed an order with Stadler for 13 additional KISS double-decker multiple-unit trains, expanding its fleetThe post Stadler to supply additional KISS trains to AB Transitio appeared first on Railway Technology.