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WA regional airfare caps to increase as scheme extended to 2031

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December 10, 2025
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The state will invest an extra $122 million into the subsidies to extend them to June 2031; however, under the revised plan to take effect from 1 July next year, passengers will pay more for “high-demand” flights such as those booked on school or publi…

Boeing brings Spirit AeroSystems back in-house

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December 10, 2025
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The US$8.3 billion deal, announced last year, brings Spirit back under Boeing’s control, and includes manufacturing of 737 fuselages; major structures for the 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliner programs; and commercially-procured P-8 and KC-46 fuselages.

Indonesia AirAsia adds another Bali service to Melbourne

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December 10, 2025
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The low-cost carrier will fly daily A320 services from Melbourne to Denpasar starting 21 March, adding around 130,000 seats per year, and offering promotional fares to entice new passengers on the popular route.

Virgin Australia to relaunch direct Sydney–Darwin flights

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December 10, 2025
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The carrier, which axed the route in early 2023, will recommence direct services between Sydney and Darwin on 22 June next year, operating until 10 January 2027, with plans to restart again in March 2027. It will fly up to seven times per week return d…

Konux introduces CoBrix system in UK to improve train reliability

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December 10, 2025
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Konux has announced the introduction of its CoBrix platform in the UK, presenting a predictive maintenance system designed for rail operators.The post Konux introduces CoBrix system in UK to improve train reliability appeared first on Railway Technology.

Siemens, SBS Transit sign extended deal for DTL signalling management

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December 10, 2025
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Siemens Mobility and SBS Transit have confirmed an extension of their long-term service support contract for the signalling system on Downtown Line in Singapore.The post Siemens, SBS Transit sign extended deal for DTL signalling management appeared fir…

International, domestic demand intensifies for summer travel period

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December 9, 2025
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Load factors remained particularly high, averaging 84.4 per cent in October – one of the highest levels recorded since ACCC monitoring began.

Alstom announces suspension of French IPCEI hydrogen projects

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December 9, 2025
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Alstom has confirmed it has been notified of the cessation of French government funding for Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) hydrogen projects in France.The post Alstom announces suspension of French IPCEI hydrogen projects appear…

Euroairlines and AccesRail launch combined air-rail ticketing

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December 9, 2025
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Euroairlines has signed an agreement with AccesRail to offer passengers with combined air and rail ticketing options.The post Euroairlines and AccesRail launch combined air-rail ticketing appeared first on Railway Technology.

Northern Railwayman Looks Back on 60 Year Career

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December 7, 2025
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Northern employee ‘to keep ploughing on’ as he looks back on his 60-year career in the rail industry