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Long-awaited upgrade for Melbourne’s Qantas domestic security

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April 18, 2024
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The new scanners, which Australian Aviation understands are from Smiths Detection, will allow Qantas domestic passengers to pass through security without having to remove items such as laptops and aerosols from their bags, bringing T1 in line with the …

Australia won’t expand F-35 fleet, Defence confirms

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April 18, 2024
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The announcement was made at the unveiling of the ‘National Defence Strategy’ and follows January’s decision to upgrade the Super Hornet fleet and keep it flying until at least 2030, far beyond its initial retirement date of 2027.

Statutory authority for 2032 Olympics introduced

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April 18, 2024
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An independent statutory body will be established to ensure Queensland is ready to host a successful Brisbane 2032 Olympic and […]

QLD Smart Ticketing rollout progresses

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April 18, 2024
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The Queensland Government has announced that Smart Ticketing is now live on all Brisbane River Ferries. Adult-fare customers travelling on […]

Submissions open for Australian Aviation Awards 2024

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April 17, 2024
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The awards program, supported by principal partner UNSW Sydney, will culminate in a black-tie gala ceremony and dinner on Thursday, 29 August 2024 at The Star, Sydney.

Beijing Capital Airlines opens up Melbourne–Hangzhou

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April 17, 2024
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The Chinese low-cost carrier, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, will begin three weekly A330-200 flights to Hangzhou starting in June, complementing its existing Qingdao service. The new route will make Hangzhou the eighth mainland Chinese destination t…

Northrop Grumman signs deal to grow Australia’s Triton workforce

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April 17, 2024
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The deal is the latest milestone in the delivery of the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of MQ-4C Triton aircraft, with the partners to support the operation and maintenance of command-and-control systems aboard the multi-intelligence uncrewed aircra…

Air New Zealand unveils demo route for all-electric cargo flights

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April 17, 2024
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The carrier will use Wellington Airport as its home base for the ALIA, which it expects to receive starting late next year. It will initially fly cargo services with NZ Post from Wellington to Marlborough Airport on the other side of the Cook Strait.

Air New Zealand buys 9 million litres of sustainable fuel

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April 17, 2024
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The fuel, produced at Neste’s Singapore refinery, will be supplied to Air New Zealand at LAX by 30 November after being blended with conventional jet fuel to meet required specifications. The deal is nine times larger than Air New Zealand’s first SAF s…

$400M stage 3 Shepparton rail line upgrades

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April 17, 2024
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Track improvements in Nagambie and Wahring in Victoria have been delivered as part of the $400 million Stage 3 Shepparton […]